1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · N17 JHP
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 26,916 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N17 JHP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2016
- 26,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N17 JHP Mileage History
- 16/05/200612,095 mi
- 30/06/200715,375 mi+3,280 mi
- 23/09/2008182,109 mi+166,734 mi
- 23/09/2008182,109 mi
- 05/10/200919,308 mi-162,801 mi
- 25/10/201019,884 mi+576 mi
- 25/10/201019,884 mi
- 29/12/201121,013 mi+1,129 mi
- 29/12/201222,473 mi+1,460 mi
- 10/02/201424,054 mi+1,581 mi
- 15/10/201424,690 mi+636 mi
- 06/11/201527,719 mi+3,029 mi
- 12/10/201626,916 mi-803 mi
Average of roughly 1,424 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N17 JHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (N17 JHP) between May 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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