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H898 SWT

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 SWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 111,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 10,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wing corroded not likely to cause injury

Offside Front lower wing corroded not likely to cause injury

Under side sprayed with oil

Pass 2 Dec 2021 9,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside sprayed with oil

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Underside sprayed with oil

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,865 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 106,639 miles

Front valance corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,683 miles

Oil leak

front panel corrded but not serious

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,265 miles

Front lower panel corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r wing corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,507 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

lower front panel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,341 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator loose and hoses fouling on exhaust

Pass 4 May 2010 82,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,260 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rack arm slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,378 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in o/s/f ind. lens

front valance 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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H898 SWT is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 H898 SWT, 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 36 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 H898 SWT registered?

H898 SWT is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H898 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H898 SWT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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