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R108 SBL

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,521 mi
Last recorded7,521 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 SBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 7,521 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine noisey

front anti-roll bar all drop link grease boots split

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front anti-roll bar both drop link grease boots split and offside front lower grease boot split

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 87,214 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust lightly corroded

nearside front lower arm rear bush heavily split and perished

nearside rear tyre tread cut,perished and low

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,731 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 79,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

offside front foglamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

tested in damp conditions

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 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SBL, 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 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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