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R259 VRA

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

740 mi
Last recorded740 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 VRA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 740 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2007 99,938 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,882 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 87,882 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2005 86,247 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 86,247 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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R259 VRA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 VRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R259 VRA registered?

R259 VRA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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