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R101 BLD

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 BLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,156 miles

o/s h/l stone chipped

play top strut mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,263 miles

front tyres low edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,236 miles

crack in front plate

wear front disc

wearo/s top strut mount

wet test

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,887 miles

wear front disc

wear link arms

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,614 miles

crack in front plate

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 49,627 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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R101 BLD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R101 BLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 BLD registered?

R101 BLD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is R101 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 BLD shows 7 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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