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R117 JGG

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,515 mi
Last recorded53,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 JGG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,515 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 53,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 50,518 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 50,511 miles

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

both wiper blades torn

nearside rear suspension control arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2008 28,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,242 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 46,917 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear

Corrosoin on all fuel/brake pipes, borderline in places

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 42,882 miles

3 nails in offside rear tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

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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R117 JGG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R117 JGG, 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 R117 JGG registered?

R117 JGG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R117 JGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 JGG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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