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E196 JPM

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 JPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,860 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,351 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 69,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 61,051 miles

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

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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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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