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R119 RAD

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,386 mi
Last recorded5,386 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 RAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,386 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front coil springs slight corroded

front brake pads low

front discsa slight liped

n/s and o/s underside sills slight corroded

o/s outer sill slight corroded

o/s rear tyre slight perrished

slight play in both front antiroll bar d rubbers

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front coil springs slight corroded

front brake pads low

front discsa slight liped

n/s and o/s underside sills slight corroded

o/s outer sill slight corroded

o/s rear tyre slight perrished

slight play in both front antiroll bar d rubbers

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,788 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split

n/s rear tyre geting low inner edge

slight damage to n/s front road wheel

slight movment both front anti roll bar d rubbers

spair tyre flat

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,877 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 83,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,072 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 RAD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAD, 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 RAD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R119 RAD safe to buy?

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