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E82 SVR

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,580 mi
Last recorded1,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE82 SVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 1,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 99,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 99,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 98,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,591 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,484 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear seat mount (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp aim too high Near & offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 96,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 96,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,228 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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E82 SVR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E82 SVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E82 SVR registered?

E82 SVR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E82 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E82 SVR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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