1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E435 FAN
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 42,228 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E435 FAN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 42,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E435 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E435 FAN) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E435 FAN Mileage History
- 22/11/202139,061 mi
- 28/11/202240,284 mi+1,223 mi
- 27/10/202342,228 mi+1,944 mi
Average of roughly 1,643 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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