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R118 SBL

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 SBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,564 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,581 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brake discs inner sides showing signs of corrossion

Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,224 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 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBL, 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 SBL registered?

R118 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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