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R891 YWF

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 YWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,814 miles

HAND BRAKE REQIRES ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 86,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,646 miles

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

battery insecure

slight play nearside drum stick!

Fail 20 Jan 2006 58,503 miles

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

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

battery insecure

slight play in nearside drumstick!

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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R891 YWF 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 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 R891 YWF, 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 R891 YWF registered?

R891 YWF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R891 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 YWF 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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