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R108 GOO

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 GOO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 87,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

damage to front

offside inner plastic arch front rubbing on lock & power sterring pipe near to drive shaft

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,652 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,760 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 52,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R108 GOO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R108 GOO, 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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R108 GOO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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