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M198 JAD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,337 mi
Last recorded74,337 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 JAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,337 miles

Near-side & Off-side outer sill panels starting to rust

Near-side (under seat) floor panel rusty hole in outside, but appears to be repaired from the inside

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off-side front suspension lower outer swivel joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Near-side & Off-side outer sill panels starting to rust

Near-side floor panel rusty hole in outside,but appears to be repaired from the inside.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off-side front suspension outer lower swivel joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,526 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,182 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 69,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,475 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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M198 JAD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 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 M198 JAD, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M198 JAD registered?

M198 JAD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M198 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M198 JAD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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