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TRV 136T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRV 136T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,571 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,096 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,710 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in the rear of both rear wheel arches

engine co level high and poor engine running

engine coolant fan running all the time

Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in the rear of both rear wheel arches

engine co level high and poor engine running

engine coolant fan running all the time

small crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,158 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,975 miles

small crack in offside door mirror glass

Fail 15 Jul 2008 63,974 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside gearbox drive shaft oil seal leaking excessivly

small crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,403 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,399 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,599 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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TRV 136T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TRV 136T, 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 TRV 136T registered?

TRV 136T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is TRV 136T safe to buy?

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