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E838 KDE

1987 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,173 mi
Last recorded33,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 KDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays fitted

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,960 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle is a rally car

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,547 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle is a rally car

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,303 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in zones a and b of windscreen

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,360 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in zones a and b of windscreen

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres tread depth low

front discs scored and pitted

front suspension components corroded

front x-member corroded

rear seats been removed.

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle has a roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Oct 2010 29,288 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres tread depth low

front discs scored and pitted

front suspension components corroded

front x-member corroded

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle has a roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses

vehicle heavily under sealed

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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E838 KDE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E838 KDE, 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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E838 KDE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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