What is buyer check #1 when buying a 1978 Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)?

Inspect the sills, rear arches, and the fuel filler cap area for severe rust; this is the primary reason Mk4s are scrapped.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 1978 Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)?

Check the manual 1.25 Zetec-SE for smooth pulling power; it is far superior to the older, rougher 1.3 Endura-E engines.

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1978 Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)

Browse our directory of 1978 Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

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ANA 200T BGC 758S BGP 175S CPV 761T CPV 767T DGC 561S DWP 690S DYD 464T FGN 436T JHO 742S ODR 361S OTK 342S PKC 561S RHJ 869T SOU 665S TBK 91S VBB 100T WAV 165T WGW 22S WWC 938S XBF 544S XMV 931S YBA 498S YBA 980S

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Buying Tips for the 1978 Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)

Inspect the sills, rear arches, and the fuel filler cap area for severe rust; this is the primary reason Mk4s are scrapped.
Check the manual 1.25 Zetec-SE for smooth pulling power; it is far superior to the older, rougher 1.3 Endura-E engines.
Listen for knocking or a loose feeling from the rear axle over bumps, which indicates worn rear beam bushes.
Test the cabin heater on all settings; the Heater Control Valve (HCV) frequently fails, leaving the cabin stuck on hot or cold.
Look for dampness in the front footwells, often caused by rust holes around the battery tray under the bonnet.

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