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R118 HAB

1998 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 HAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,121 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,405 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,365 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,641 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,217 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,217 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,944 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,402 miles

front plate damaged slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,168 miles

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS HAVE BEEN PAINTED/CONCEALED, SHOULD THESE BE THE ORIGINAL PIPES THAT FAILED THE M.O.T THEN THIS WOULD BE A WRECKLESS ACT

Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,071 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 24,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R118 HAB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R118 HAB, 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 R118 HAB registered?

R118 HAB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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