1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R176 BKG
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 81,091 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1388cc
R176 BKG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2013
- 81,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R176 BKG Mileage History
- 14/03/200651,754 mi
- 13/03/200758,038 mi+6,284 mi
- 14/03/200758,038 mi
- 03/04/200870,463 mi+12,425 mi
- 07/04/200870,464 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/200976,077 mi+5,613 mi
- 16/01/200976,079 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/201087,378 mi+11,299 mi
- 21/06/201087,378 mi
- 20/06/201195,379 mi+8,001 mi
- 22/06/201195,408 mi+29 mi
- 22/06/201195,408 mi
- 10/07/20121,977 mi-93,431 mi
- 11/07/201271,977 mi+70,000 mi
- 22/01/201376,174 mi+4,197 mi
- 23/01/201376,174 mi
- 23/12/201381,091 mi+4,917 mi
Average of roughly 3,772 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R176 BKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R176 BKG) between March 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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