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E298 PAX

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,866 mi
Last recorded38,866 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 PAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,866 miles

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EMPTY

ENGINE RUNNING TO LEAN SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1.5-2.0% CO REFER TO EMISSIONS SHEET

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE ENOUGH TO FAIL

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT SEALS

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP GASKET AND FUEL PUMP GASKET

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2008 38,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EMPTY

ENGINE RUNNING TO LEAN SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1.5-2.0% CO REFER TO EMISSIONS SHEET

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE ENOUGH TO FAIL

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT SEALS

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP GASKET AND FUEL PUMP GASKET

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 33,558 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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E298 PAX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E298 PAX, 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 E298 PAX registered?

E298 PAX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E298 PAX safe to buy?

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