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E888 AGO

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,002 mi
Last recorded54,002 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 AGO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 41,299 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 41,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 37,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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E888 AGO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E888 AGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E888 AGO registered?

E888 AGO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is E888 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E888 AGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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