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E131 JPA

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 JPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,316 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,129 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,961 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,941 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,941 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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E131 JPA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E131 JPA, 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 E131 JPA registered?

E131 JPA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E131 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 JPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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