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R683 EBJ

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,209 mi
Last recorded95,209 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 95,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,761 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 68,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,899 miles

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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R683 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R683 EBJ, 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 R683 EBJ registered?

R683 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R683 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 EBJ shows 6 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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