MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
small cut nsr outer wall of tyre
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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