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J41 SVT

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 SVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,093 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,596 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,798 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,598 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J41 SVT is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J41 SVT, 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 J41 SVT registered?

J41 SVT is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J41 SVT safe to buy?

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