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R114 FNM

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,016 mi
Last recorded92,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 FNM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,184 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

Front suspension lower arm bushes poor

O/S/R back plate damp

Rear brake pipes coroded

Signs of coolant leak on gearbox

Used owners engine oil and level still low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre rear seat belt missing

Front suspension lower arm bushes poor

O/S/R back plate damp

Rear brake pipes coroded

Signs of coolant leak on gearbox

Used owners engine oil and level still low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,932 miles

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

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

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

child seat n/s rear

rear footbrake

Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

child seat n/s rear

rear footbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm rear bushes

centre exhaust slightly rusty

rear footbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,425 miles

o/s/f n/s/f bottom arms inner bushes starting to split

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R114 FNM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R114 FNM, 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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R114 FNM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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