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E256 DPH

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE256 DPH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,110 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,961 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

temp gauge inop

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,083 miles

boot floor very rusty

ns outer sill panel rusty

os outer sill panel rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,238 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 55,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 54,016 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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E256 DPH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 E256 DPH, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E256 DPH registered?

E256 DPH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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