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F198 RVX

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,946 mi
Last recorded26,946 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 RVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 26,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 25,380 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 22,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,427 miles

no rear seats fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,682 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill and wheel arch trims fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,046 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,360 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,864 miles

brake pedal linkage very close to carbs

under body corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 15,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake pedal linkage very close to carbs

under body corroded

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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F198 RVX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 F198 RVX, 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 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F198 RVX registered?

F198 RVX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F198 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 RVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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