MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
alternator belt loose
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E196 JPM is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E196 JPM, 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 E196 JPM registered?
E196 JPM is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 1988.
Is E196 JPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E196 JPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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