1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E466 BHR
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 92,246 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E466 BHR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2009
- 92,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E466 BHR Mileage History
- 15/02/200679,490 mi
- 22/03/200782,781 mi+3,291 mi
- 23/03/200782,781 mi
- 02/04/200889,441 mi+6,660 mi
- 03/04/200889,441 mi
- 10/03/200992,246 mi+2,805 mi
Average of roughly 4,163 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
E466 BHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E466 BHR) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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