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UFN 826T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFN 826T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,569 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear coil springs move with weight off the vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,230 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION VERY STIFF IN OPERATION

REAR SPRINGS MAY MOVE WITH WEIGHT OF VEHICLE OFF

Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

FRONT SUSPENSION VERY STIFF IN OPERATION

REAR SPRINGS MAY MOVE WITH WEIGHT OF VEHICLE OFF

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 556,479 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,932 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UFN 826T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFN 826T, 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 UFN 826T registered?

UFN 826T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 1978.

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The MOT history for UFN 826T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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