1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F483 OPJ
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1988. Recorded mileage 78,985 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1117cc
F483 OPJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 78,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F483 OPJ Mileage History
- 18/03/200669,242 mi
- 24/05/200775,158 mi+5,916 mi
- 03/05/201775,366 mi+208 mi
- 08/05/201775,366 mi
- 10/07/201876,353 mi+987 mi
- 10/07/201876,353 mi
- 18/08/202076,493 mi+140 mi
- 18/08/202076,493 mi
- 08/07/202176,540 mi+47 mi
- 08/07/202176,540 mi
- 31/05/202376,739 mi+199 mi
- 31/05/202376,739 mi
- 26/07/202476,823 mi+84 mi
- 01/05/202577,029 mi+206 mi
- 10/04/202678,985 mi+1,956 mi
Average of roughly 486 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
F483 OPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F483 OPJ) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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