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S897 RRJ

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,456 mi
Last recorded2,456 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 RRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 2,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 2,456 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 99,799 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 95,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 95,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,078 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 90,077 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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S897 RRJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S897 RRJ, 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 S897 RRJ registered?

S897 RRJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S897 RRJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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