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S982 BRP

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,154 mi
Last recorded97,154 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 BRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 97,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,197 miles

chips in w/screen.

n/s cv gaitor slightly perished.

n/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

o/s cv gaitor slightly perished.

o/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,475 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 82,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

emissions test not carried out due to overheating

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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S982 BRP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White 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 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 S982 BRP, 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 S982 BRP registered?

S982 BRP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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