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PIL 4849

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4849
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,920 miles

Centre brake light not in use.

N/s/r inner sill rusty/undersilled

O/s mirror taped

Sills rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,916 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/s/r inner sill rusty/undersilled

O/s mirror taped

Sills rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,375 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight damage to front

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

only half of high level brake light working

Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

only half of high level brake light working

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion; inner & outer sill, floor, rear axle, neraside rear wheel arch

Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,119 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion; inner & outer sill, floor, rear axle, neraside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,722 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 64,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,787 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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PIL 4849 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PIL 4849, 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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PIL 4849 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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