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G18 RST

1991 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,217 mi
Last recorded15,217 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 RST
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 15,217 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 15,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 14,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 14,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,218 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 11,191 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 3,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes 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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G18 RST is a 1991 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 G18 RST, 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 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 RST registered?

G18 RST is a 1991 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is G18 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 RST shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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