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R127 XRA

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 XRA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 96,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,666 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on brake pipes borderline .

corrosion on floor to sills .

corrosion on outer sills borderline .

corrosion on rear chassis rails borderline .

marks on windscreen borderline .

uneven wear on offside front tyre only just legal.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advise nearside front wing damaged

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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R127 XRA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R127 XRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R127 XRA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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