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F960 JPP

1988 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 JPP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Antiroll bar rubbing on shock

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 99,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar slightly fouling shock

Pass 5 May 2023 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar fouling shock

Pass 10 May 2022 99,049 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar fouling rear shock absorber

Offside Rear brake hose fouling offside handbrake cable

Fail 10 May 2022 99,049 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar fouling rear shock absorber

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod nut loose movement in bush(tighten nut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose fouling offside handbrake cable

Pass 14 May 2021 98,931 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 98,931 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 98,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 97,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,148 miles

both front brake pipes connected to front master cylinder union

both rear brake pipes connected to rear master cylinder union

Fail 5 May 2016 96,148 miles

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

both front brake pipes connected to front master cylinder union

both rear brake pipes connected to rear master cylinder union

Pass 8 May 2015 94,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 94,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2014 90,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 86,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 86,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,981 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

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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F960 JPP is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 F960 JPP, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F960 JPP registered?

F960 JPP is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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