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K498 DAR

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,296 mi
Last recorded28,296 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 DAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,296 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,295 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER & INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER & INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING ()

WINDSREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,311 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 55,934 miles

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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K498 DAR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 61,408 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 K498 DAR, 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 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K498 DAR registered?

K498 DAR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K498 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 DAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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