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R464 JHW

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,332 mi
Last recorded2,332 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 JHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 2,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 2,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 87,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2007 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,849 miles

MODERATE WEAR /MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 77,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moderate wear in steering rack

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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R464 JHW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in White 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 R464 JHW, 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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R464 JHW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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