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R121 YOC

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,305 mi
Last recorded66,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 YOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,451 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,642 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,763 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,463 miles

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

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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R121 YOC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R121 YOC, 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 R121 YOC registered?

R121 YOC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R121 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 YOC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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