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E999 GCP

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,344 mi
Last recorded30,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 GCP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 30,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 30,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,601 miles

brake pedal travel

Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pedal travel

Pass 23 May 2012 25,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,780 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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E999 GCP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E999 GCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E999 GCP registered?

E999 GCP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E999 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 GCP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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