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TMP 727S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,043 mi
Last recorded63,043 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMP 727S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,043 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 60,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres cracked and perished due to age

both rear inner wheel arches corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,466 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 60,138 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,730 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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TMP 727S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMP 727S, 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 TMP 727S registered?

TMP 727S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is TMP 727S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMP 727S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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