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S422 TOA

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 TOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 96,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 92,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 87,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S422 TOA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey 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 S422 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 S422 TOA registered?

S422 TOA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S422 TOA 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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