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A2 XRT

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

vehicle has light corrosion on many parts underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,095 miles

o/s and n/s/r sills rusty

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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A2 XRT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 XRT, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 XRT registered?

A2 XRT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is A2 XRT safe to buy?

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