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S977 MRB

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 MRB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 63,243 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,336 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,837 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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S977 MRB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S977 MRB, 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 S977 MRB registered?

S977 MRB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S977 MRB safe to buy?

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