1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R255 BCR
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1998. Recorded mileage 84,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/01/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
R255 BCR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2022
- 84,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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R255 BCR Mileage History
- 11/02/202284,755 mi
- 11/02/202284,755 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R255 BCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R255 BCR) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
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