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F976 EGC

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,783 mi
Last recorded59,783 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 EGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both outer sills corroded

near side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on near side front chassi and both sides sills

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 44,643 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,223 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 40,223 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,080 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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F976 EGC is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F976 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F976 EGC registered?

F976 EGC is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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