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R113 UAC

1998 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,776 mi
Last recorded53,776 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 UAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor damaged

front discs pitted and worn

Fail 30 Jul 2011 53,776 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor damaged

front discs pitted and worn

Fail 25 Jun 2011 53,763 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake judder at osf

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag lamp on

coolant low

n/s/f head lamp cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2010 49,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag lamp on

coolant low

n/s/f head lamp cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,114 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,260 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 31 May 2008 36,420 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 36,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag lamp flashing

brake warning lamp on

nearside front headlamp damaged

too much oil reading on dipstick

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,328 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,159 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 UAC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R113 UAC, 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 UAC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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