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E216 OMF

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 OMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,080 miles

advise corrosion forming to nearside front top inner door.

advise corrosion forming to offside outer sill

advise corrosionforming to offside front outer door

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,068 miles

front disc slightly corroded

front tyres slightly cracking

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking

slight play in n/s rack arm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front disc slightly corroded

front tyres slightly cracking

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking

slight play in n/s rack arm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 73,693 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 73,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 73,681 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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E216 OMF is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E216 OMF, 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 E216 OMF registered?

E216 OMF is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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