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E638 VTA

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,943 mi
Last recorded73,943 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,682 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 66,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 64,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,379 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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E638 VTA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E638 VTA, 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 E638 VTA registered?

E638 VTA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E638 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 VTA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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