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E188 WCY

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,912 mi
Last recorded20,912 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 WCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 May 2014 20,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,913 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,226 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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E188 WCY is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E188 WCY, 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 E188 WCY registered?

E188 WCY is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E188 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 WCY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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