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E206 DNU

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,277 mi
Last recorded27,277 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 DNU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 27,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,408 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 26,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2012 26,385 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 26,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,391 miles

sills covered by trims

slight movement in n/side steering rack end

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2009 24,944 miles

pitting on front brake discs

sill sections covered by trims

Pass 6 May 2008 24,339 miles

sills and wheel arches covered by trims

slight freeplay in n/side rear hub

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 1 May 2008 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sills and wheel arches covered by trims

slight freeplay in n/side rear hub

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2007 23,355 miles

sills covered by trims

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,772 miles

corrosion and pitting starting on inner surfaces of front brake discs

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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E206 DNU is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E206 DNU, 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 E206 DNU registered?

E206 DNU is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E206 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E206 DNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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