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R114 RCY

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 RCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,687 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/worn

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,008 miles

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

o/s/r axle bush slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,008 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

o/s/r axle bush slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,307 miles

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

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

low effort on o/s/r service brake

steering wheel has some damage on grip

Pass 11 Mar 2006 65,519 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear service brake performance just minimum standard

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 RCY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCY, 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 R114 RCY registered?

R114 RCY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R114 RCY safe to buy?

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