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GCW 827S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,632 mi
Last recorded32,632 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 827S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,757 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,137 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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GCW 827S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCW 827S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCW 827S?

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What year was GCW 827S registered?

GCW 827S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is GCW 827S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCW 827S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCW 827S have outstanding finance?

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