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E397 LFX

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,782 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 19,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 May 2013 19,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise and play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise and play

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,803 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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E397 LFX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E397 LFX, 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 E397 LFX registered?

E397 LFX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E397 LFX safe to buy?

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