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E898 LUL

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 LUL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,391 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 75,388 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,044 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,632 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,135 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 74,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,091 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,576 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2009 73,032 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,915 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED TO OFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 68,679 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 68,679 miles

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)

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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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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What year was E898 LUL registered?

E898 LUL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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