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S398 TOA

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 TOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,669 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade coming apart

Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,659 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade coming apart

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 18,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S398 TOA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S398 TOA, 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 S398 TOA registered?

S398 TOA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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