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R119 JTM

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,743 mi
Last recorded56,743 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 JTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 165/70r13. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70r13. (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front lower suspension arms (rear) bushes x 2 bonding beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot and hand brake just met limit

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,260 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightlylow on inner tread

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,459 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,298 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,949 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front bounet damaged

rad leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,048 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 8,670 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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R119 JTM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R119 JTM, 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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R119 JTM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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