1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F526 FAM
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 86,829 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F526 FAM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 86,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F526 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F526 FAM) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”.
F526 FAM Mileage History
- 02/08/200664,987 mi
- 02/08/200664,995 mi+8 mi
- 02/08/200765,562 mi+567 mi
- 02/08/200765,562 mi
- 22/04/201685,726 mi+20,164 mi
- 17/08/201685,740 mi+14 mi
- 08/08/201772,764 mi-12,976 mi
- 27/01/202280,047 mi+7,283 mi
- 26/01/202382,171 mi+2,124 mi
- 18/01/202483,830 mi+1,659 mi
- 17/01/202584,365 mi+535 mi
- 22/01/202686,829 mi+2,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,122 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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