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TTC 883T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,788 mi
Last recorded46,788 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTC 883T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 46,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,438 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,438 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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TTC 883T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 TTC 883T, 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

How do I check the history of TTC 883T?

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What year was TTC 883T registered?

TTC 883T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TTC 883T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTC 883T shows 3 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.

Does TTC 883T have outstanding finance?

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