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G9 DGB

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 DGB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 5,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 5,921 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,016 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 75,014 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,546 miles

Evidence of accident damage to front. †Exhaust blowing.

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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G9 DGB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G9 DGB, 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.

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What year was G9 DGB registered?

G9 DGB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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