1987 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E939 LPR
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 3,462 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1597cc
E939 LPR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2009
- 3,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E939 LPR Mileage History
- 13/01/200685,763 mi
- 17/01/200685,673 mi-90 mi
- 04/01/200793,533 mi+7,860 mi
- 05/01/200793,533 mi
- 02/01/200898,721 mi+5,188 mi
- 05/01/200898,721 mi
- 05/01/20093,462 mi-95,259 mi
- 06/01/20093,462 mi
Average of roughly -27,602 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E939 LPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Fiesta (E939 LPR) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.