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E300 NCR

1988 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 NCR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 3,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet hinges broken

Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR service brake weak (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,053 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 34,053 miles

Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 34,029 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

offside front lower wheel arch corroded

sun visors missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,572 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 32,487 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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E300 NCR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E300 NCR, 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 E300 NCR registered?

E300 NCR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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