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E608 HAP

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,488 mi
Last recorded3,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 HAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 3,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 3,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 3,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 3,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 3,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,285 miles

front bumper end cap missing

vechile has no coling fan

Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,938 miles

n/s rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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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E608 HAP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E608 HAP, 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 E608 HAP registered?

E608 HAP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E608 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 HAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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