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E89 CBL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

slight brake bind o,s,r

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

slight brake bind o,s,r

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,512 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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E89 CBL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E89 CBL, 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 E89 CBL registered?

E89 CBL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E89 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E89 CBL shows 9 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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