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E383 NMC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,440 mi
Last recorded4,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 NMC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 4,440 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 4,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 4,047 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 3,841 miles

Nearside rear boot flooring corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 3,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 2,805 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 1,660 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace at floor/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,889 miles

Outer sills covered

Welding repairs to offside flooring

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,420 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer box hanger broken

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,442 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,747 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

coolant leak leak from radiator

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,538 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front floor pan holed and corroded

offside inner sill corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

unable to check sills for corrosion due to sill trims being fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,560 miles

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

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

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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E383 NMC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E383 NMC, 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 E383 NMC registered?

E383 NMC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 1987.

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