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E428 ROL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,542 mi
Last recorded56,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 ROL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,542 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 54,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,142 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,142 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r sill corroded, poor repair.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

some travel in brake pedal

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 431,127 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,121 miles

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

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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E428 ROL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E428 ROL, 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 E428 ROL registered?

E428 ROL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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