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R117 OGC

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 OGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,423 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,599 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 86,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,387 miles

cut in both n/s tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2007 79,387 miles

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

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

cut in both n/s tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2007 79,299 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front wing and front panel damage been repared

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,942 miles

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 OGC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

R117 OGC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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