MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eng sump damaged
fuel tank damaged
no rear seats fitted at time of test
pass seat tilt inop
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eng oil leak
eng sump damaged
fuel tank damaged
no rear seats fitted at time of test
pass seat tilt inop
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
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F998 SSX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F998 SSX, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F998 SSX registered?
F998 SSX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 1988.
Is F998 SSX safe to buy?
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