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R113 BNM

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 BNM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 81,097 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,097 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 69,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front lower arms bushes spliting,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

front brake discs worn and corroded,pads low,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

front number plate damaged,rear number plate faded,recommend replacement

nsf tyre inner wall badly perished,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nsr wheel and tyre distorted

overheating problem,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,792 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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R113 BNM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R113 BNM, 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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R113 BNM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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