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R102 AYB

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 AYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,853 miles

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

n/s/r/ tyre on legal limit.

o/s/r/ tyre near limit and cracking.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,521 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 40,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 40,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 36,367 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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R102 AYB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R102 AYB, 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 R102 AYB registered?

R102 AYB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R102 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 AYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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