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E310 LBC

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 LBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,721 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

(lower effort from rear foot-brake is at offside)

General corrosion inc, components and hole in nearside front floor e.g.

Nearside track rod end gaiter perrished/split

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

fog light switch loose

n/s & o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,297 miles

Braded fuel pipes connector hoses and clips poor (underside rear)

Chassis corrosion and other areas inc. components

Lower effort- nearside rear foot brake

Nearside track rod end gaiter perrishing

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fuel pipes corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2013 92,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Braded fuel pipes connector hoses and clips poor (underside rear)

Chassis corrosion and other areas inc. components

Lower effort- nearside rear foot brake

Nearside track rod end gaiter perrishing

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,690 miles

'Other' areas and components corroding

Front reg plate damaged etc. Recommend replace

Low effort- nearside rear footbrake

Offside front chassis rail corroding

Offside rear brake hose perrishing

Play in rear wheel bearings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fuel pipes corroding

Underside fuel pipe connector-hose deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

'Other' areas and components corroding

Front reg plate damaged etc. Recommend replace

Low effort- nearside rear footbrake

Offside front chassis rail corroding

Offside rear brake hose perrishing

Play in rear wheel bearings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fuel pipes corroding

Unable to test offside headlight alignment etc. Will be examined at re-test

Underside fuel pipe connector-hose deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate damaged

overspray both headlamp lenses

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,965 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate damaged

overspray both headlamp lenses

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,423 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/r brake poor performance

o/s outer sill corroded

over spray on headlights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

hand brake travel

n/s/r brake poor performance

o/s outer sill corroded

over spray on headlights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,317 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Localised corrosion- McPherson strut turrets

Localised underside corrosion

Lower effort- nearside rear foot brake

Possible poor contact- reg. plate lamp / bulb

Rear reg. plate slightly loose but reasonably secure.

Slight exhaust leak- manifold flange area

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Some brake pipes previously greased (presume corrosion)

Some fuel and brake pipes corrosion

Spare tyre perrishing and flat

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,238 miles

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

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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E310 LBC is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E310 LBC, 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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E310 LBC is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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