1988 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · F738 DYA
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 36,967 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F738 DYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 36,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F738 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F738 DYA) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.
F738 DYA Mileage History
- 12/07/202536,783 mi
- 11/07/202636,940 mi+157 mi
- 01/08/202636,967 mi+27 mi
- 01/08/202636,967 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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