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E856 GLL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 GLL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,452 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,437 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,001 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 86,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 86,099 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 86,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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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E856 GLL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc 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 E856 GLL, 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 E856 GLL registered?

E856 GLL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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