1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E359 XNT
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 12,666 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1117cc
E359 XNT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/04/2017
- 12,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E359 XNT Mileage History
- 06/02/200686,137 mi
- 24/01/200789,708 mi+3,571 mi
- 24/01/200789,708 mi
- 24/01/200893,191 mi+3,483 mi
- 24/01/200893,191 mi
- 21/01/200997,375 mi+4,184 mi
- 23/01/200997,376 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2010193 mi-97,183 mi
- 20/01/2010193 mi
- 31/01/20112,542 mi+2,349 mi
- 01/02/20112,543 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/20124,726 mi+2,183 mi
- 03/02/20124,728 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/20136,801 mi+2,073 mi
- 01/02/20136,801 mi
- 28/01/20148,804 mi+2,003 mi
- 29/01/20148,806 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/201510,718 mi+1,912 mi
- 04/02/201510,718 mi
- 22/04/201610,787 mi+69 mi
- 25/04/201712,666 mi+1,879 mi
Average of roughly -6,552 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E359 XNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E359 XNT) between February 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.