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R113 NRG

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 NRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014

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

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

nearside front chassie rail has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,542 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,813 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 9,808 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 4,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 97,886 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,053 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

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 NRG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRG, 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 R113 NRG registered?

R113 NRG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R113 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 NRG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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