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PEE 172S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,682 mi
Last recorded7,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEE 172S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 7,682 miles

excessive engine oil leaks.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 7,682 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

excessive engine oil leaks.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 82,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

indifferent wheels on front to rear axle but same size rims across same axle

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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PEE 172S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEE 172S, 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.

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What year was PEE 172S registered?

PEE 172S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is PEE 172S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEE 172S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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