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L362 RHJ

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 99,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake pipes getting corroded

both offside door sills very rusty but not holed

both outer sills very rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

nearside front indicater has temporary repair

nearside front tyre right on legal limit (strong advisory)

rear number plate becoming delaminated

vehicle underbody very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r door handle †o/s/r door sill rusty †both sills surface rust †surface rust under vehicle †exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2007 98,288 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r door handle †o/s/r door sill rusty †both sills surface rust †surface rust under vehicle †exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 91,409 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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L362 RHJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L362 RHJ, 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 L362 RHJ registered?

L362 RHJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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