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R104 NHN

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,364 mi
Last recorded75,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 NHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,364 miles

both under sills starting to rust

Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,195 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sills freashly undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,195 miles

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

both sills freashly undersealed

Pass 23 May 2013 72,997 miles

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

both rear of sills starting to rust

Pass 22 May 2012 70,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 68,637 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,027 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 63,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 59,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,227 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracked and perishing

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,582 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R104 NHN is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R104 NHN, 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 R104 NHN registered?

R104 NHN is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R104 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 NHN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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