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E983 JAD

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 JAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,460 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 97,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E983 JAD is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E983 JAD, 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 E983 JAD registered?

E983 JAD is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E983 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E983 JAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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