MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired bush detatched (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
alternator belt cracked
large cracks in both front+rear number plates
rear wiper blade split
small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls
surface rust on nearside rear outer brake pipe
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R118 RVJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 R118 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?
R118 RVJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R118 RVJ safe to buy?
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