1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E880 FFE
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 76,169 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E880 FFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/04/2025
- 76,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E880 FFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E880 FFE) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
E880 FFE Mileage History
- 20/11/202172,656 mi
- 01/10/202273,081 mi+425 mi
- 07/09/202373,897 mi+816 mi
- 02/10/202476,161 mi+2,264 mi
- 29/04/202576,169 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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