1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E896 HLU
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 61,989 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E896 HLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 61,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E896 HLU 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 (E896 HLU) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
E896 HLU Mileage History
- 15/06/202461,971 mi
- 25/06/202461,982 mi+11 mi
- 21/07/202561,989 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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