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R230 RCU

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,495 mi
Last recorded91,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,495 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Jan 2008 91,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2007 89,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,397 miles

small cut nsr outer wall of tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2007 82,369 miles

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

small cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,758 miles

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

R/N/S and R/O/S rear axle cross beam rubber mountings unbonding (but no excess movement)

nail in tyre

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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R230 RCU is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R230 RCU, 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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What year was R230 RCU registered?

R230 RCU is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R230 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 RCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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