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E897 NMT

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,005 mi
Last recorded26,005 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 NMT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 26,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,729 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed damage or items (inc. satnav, phones, cameras, air fresheners, lucky charms etc) larger than 40mm within the swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,281 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 24,924 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,146 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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E897 NMT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E897 NMT, 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 E897 NMT registered?

E897 NMT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is E897 NMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E897 NMT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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