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E889 GLT

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,313 mi
Last recorded35,313 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 GLT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 35,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 30,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,612 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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E889 GLT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E889 GLT, 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 E889 GLT registered?

E889 GLT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E889 GLT safe to buy?

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