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OTK 342S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,903 mi
Last recorded43,903 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTK 342S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 43,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,656 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,611 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 43,611 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,852 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,601 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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OTK 342S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTK 342S, 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

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What year was OTK 342S registered?

OTK 342S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is OTK 342S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTK 342S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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