MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion sill panels
front bumper damage
n/s/r bumper corner missing
o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing
screen damage
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Drivers seatbelt stork cover broken †Front number plate cracked †Both outer sills in poor condition †
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E126 GEV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E126 GEV, 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 E126 GEV registered?
E126 GEV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1988.
Is E126 GEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E126 GEV shows 4 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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