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S330 ORU

1998 Ford Fiest

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 ORU
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,720 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 78,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,078 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,499 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S330 ORU is a 1998 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S330 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S330 ORU?

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What year was S330 ORU registered?

S330 ORU is a 1998 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S330 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 ORU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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