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N40 MYH

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 MYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage to n/s.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage to n/s.

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper torn.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,373 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 47,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N40 MYH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N40 MYH, 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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N40 MYH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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