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R118 RVJ

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 93,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired bush detatched (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,239 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,860 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,002 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,002 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,077 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,167 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,379 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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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.

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