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RCR 449S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,268 mi
Last recorded54,268 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCR 449S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,221 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,180 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator drive belt is loos

o/s/f tyre is perrished

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator drive belt is loos

o/s/f tyre is perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,646 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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RCR 449S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCR 449S, 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 RCR 449S registered?

RCR 449S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is RCR 449S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCR 449S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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