1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · E710 LBJ

The roadworthiness status of this Ford Fiesta is exceptionally strong, backed by a stable and unblemished maintenance trend. In the most recent test on December 11, 2025 at 55,107 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean pass continues a flawless inspection sequence stretching back over four years, indicating that the previous keepers maintained the vehicle to a high standard without deferred maintenance. The odometer reading of 55,107 miles across thirty-eight years averages roughly 1,450 miles annually, representing exceptionally low usage for its age. The MOT timeline shows steady, low-mileage usage patterns with tests occurring regularly. The records show passes on August 26, 2021, November 1, 2022, November 21, 2023, November 11, 2024, and December 11, 2025. This consistent annual presentation for testing points to dry storage and careful seasonal driving rather than prolonged periods of neglect. Despite the pristine test history, an in-person inspection must focus on the inherent structural and mechanical vulnerabilities typical of late-eighties hatchbacks. Buyers should thoroughly check the structural integrity of the inner wings, sills, floor pans, and suspension mountings for hidden corrosion that might escape superficial observation. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, CV boot gaiters, and brake hoses demand close scrutiny because age-related perative perishing occurs regardless of low mileage. Finally, verify the operation of the cooling system, fuel lines, and electrical earths to ensure that decades of light use have not resulted in degraded seals or brittle wiring.