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R393 AKY

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,047 mi
Last recorded43,047 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 AKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,047 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

FRONT TO RERAR BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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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R393 AKY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R393 AKY, 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 R393 AKY registered?

R393 AKY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R393 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 AKY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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