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S881 RLC

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,738 mi
Last recorded83,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 RLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake disks worn and pitted

centre exhaust hanger starting to split

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully asess due to covering of grease

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,717 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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S881 RLC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S881 RLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S881 RLC registered?

S881 RLC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S881 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 RLC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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