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OIL 6853

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206 mi
Last recorded206 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 6853
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2010 206 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 98,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,688 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers worn

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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OIL 6853 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OIL 6853, 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 OIL 6853 registered?

OIL 6853 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OIL 6853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 6853 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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