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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R362 EYG

R362 EYG

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 87,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/07/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage
87,000 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/07/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1299cc

R362 EYG Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2011
  • 87,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R362 EYG Mileage History

  1. 22/03/200658,739 mi
  2. 22/03/200658,739 mi
  3. 21/03/200764,523 mi+5,784 mi
  4. 25/03/200869,683 mi+5,160 mi
  5. 27/03/200869,753 mi+70 mi
  6. 03/06/200977,615 mi+7,862 mi
  7. 05/06/200977,615 mi
  8. 08/06/201082,928 mi+5,313 mi
  9. 14/07/201082,946 mi+18 mi
  10. 06/07/201186,930 mi+3,984 mi
  11. 09/07/201187,000 mi+70 mi

Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R362 EYG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 05:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R362 EYG) between March 2006 and July 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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