MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre worn low inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
nearside front tyre worn low inner edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre perished
vehicle boiled over due to fan motor being seized
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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R331 OMJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R331 OMJ, 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 R331 OMJ registered?
R331 OMJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R331 OMJ safe to buy?
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