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E731 VGC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

supply fuel pipes corroded from carb to tank.

Pass 26 May 2010 8,477 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 8,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 84,493 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outter wall/tread split but no cordes showing

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both bottem gearbox mountings were connected to subframe no good

Pass 11 May 2009 8,449 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outter wall/tread split but no cordes showing

both bottem gearbox mountings were connected to subframe no good

Pass 22 May 2008 8,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 83,739 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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E731 VGC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E731 VGC, 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 E731 VGC registered?

E731 VGC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E731 VGC safe to buy?

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