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E88 VBG

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,223 mi
Last recorded37,223 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,357 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 28,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r wheel bearing has noise on rotation

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,897 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise chasis/vin no. missing from floorpan insection hole but permanent vin on tag on landing panel

advise osf seat back not tilting forward to allow acsess to rear seated area / nsf seat working ok allowing acsess

advise side skirts on car as standard not allowing full insection of outer sills both sides

advise slight cracking on fuel cap seal but sealing correctly

advise surface corrosion on inner wings both sides

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise chasis/vin no. missing from floorpan insection hole but permanent vin on tag on landing panel

advise nsr fog lamp inop

advise osf seat back not tilting forward to allow acsess to rear seated area / nsf seat working ok allowing acsess

advise side skirts on car as standard not allowing full insection of outer sills both sides

advise slight cracking on fuel cap seal but sealing correctly

advise surface corrosion on inner wings both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2012 25,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides front wheel bearings slight rumble

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,025 miles

both sides front wheel bearings slight rumble

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,964 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 22,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E88 VBG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E88 VBG, 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 E88 VBG registered?

E88 VBG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E88 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E88 VBG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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