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E101 GCG

1988 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,796 mi
Last recorded57,796 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 GCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside front inner wing corroded but not considered exccessive

Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside front inner wing corroded but not considered exccessive

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 49,074 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,074 miles

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

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

both floor/sill edges corroding

front valance panel corroded

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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E101 GCG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E101 GCG, 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 E101 GCG registered?

E101 GCG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E101 GCG safe to buy?

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