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R594 VUK

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 VUK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,650 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 69,627 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

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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R594 VUK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R594 VUK, 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 R594 VUK registered?

R594 VUK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 May 1998.

Is R594 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R594 VUK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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