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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight blow from exhaust joints
slight corrosion to front inner wings
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f steering arm slight play
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension modified/lowered
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f c.v boot slight grease coming out.
NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY
PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED TO OFSIDE AND NEARSIDE
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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E898 LUL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 E898 LUL, 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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E898 LUL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 1987.
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