Ford Fiesta Popular + (1988)
1988 Ford Fiesta Popular +
CarHunch is tracking 21,334 1988 Ford Fiesta Popular + vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This data is essentially empty — there are no MOT test results recorded for any of the 21,334 vehicles in this 1988 Fiesta cohort, which means these cars are almost certainly too old to still be in regular MOT testing. The 0% pass rate and zero failures/advisories aren't a reliability verdict; they simply reflect that these 36-year-old cars have largely left the MOT system.
If you're considering buying a 1988 Fiesta, MOT history won't help you assess condition — you'll need a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic who knows the model's common rust and engine wear points. At an average of 35,177 miles recorded, these survivors tend to be low-mileage cherished vehicles, but age and storage history matter far more than test data at this stage.
We have 21,334 1988 Ford Fiesta Popular + vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Ford Fiesta Popular +
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Popular +
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 20,602 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (3%) | 731 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
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