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E949 SNE

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,293 mi
Last recorded51,293 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 SNE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing / innerwing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,064 miles

corrosion to nearside rear sill

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn/corroded

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear sill

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn/corroded

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,166 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,640 miles

all tyres starting to perish inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,746 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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E949 SNE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E949 SNE, 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 E949 SNE registered?

E949 SNE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E949 SNE safe to buy?

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