1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E712 PDC
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 78,642 km. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 78,642 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E712 PDC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 78,642 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E712 PDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E712 PDC) between July 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). 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.
E712 PDC Odometer History
- 28/07/202278,407 km
- 19/03/202478,642 km+235 km
Average of roughly 143 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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