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R109 HNY

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,284 mi
Last recorded5,284 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 HNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,284 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 5,284 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,202 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to penatratevarious corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and front and rear brake feruls

Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to penatratevarious corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and front and rear brake feruls

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,369 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 89,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,694 miles

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

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

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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R109 HNY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R109 HNY, 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 R109 HNY registered?

R109 HNY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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