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E116 DSS

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,981 mi
Last recorded51,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 DSS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,652 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,652 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,171 miles

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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E116 DSS is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 E116 DSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E116 DSS registered?

E116 DSS is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E116 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E116 DSS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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