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TBK 91S

1978 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,451 mi
Last recorded49,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 91S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 48,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,627 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 37,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch/sill panel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,831 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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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TBK 91S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TBK 91S, 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 TBK 91S registered?

TBK 91S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TBK 91S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 91S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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