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R326 GNO

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 GNO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,058 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 63,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r outter sill scrapped . . not effective

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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R326 GNO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R326 GNO, 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 R326 GNO registered?

R326 GNO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R326 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 GNO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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