1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R283 COE
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10/07/1998. Recorded mileage 47,596 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
R283 COE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 47,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R283 COE Mileage History
- 24/07/202447,131 mi
- 31/07/202547,409 mi+278 mi
- 31/07/202547,409 mi
- 30/07/202647,592 mi+183 mi
- 06/08/202647,596 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R283 COE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R283 COE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s &”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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