MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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heavy undersealed
underside undersealed all components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes have been heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
The full underside of the vehicle has been heavily under sealed covering Brake pipes, Fuel pipes and vehicle floor
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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E551 RCL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E551 RCL, 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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How do I check the history of E551 RCL?
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What year was E551 RCL registered?
E551 RCL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 1987.
Is E551 RCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E551 RCL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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