1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · R440 AOL
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 41,211 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R440 AOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2010
- 41,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R440 AOL 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 (R440 AOL) between September 2008 and November 2010.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
R440 AOL Mileage History
- 05/09/200830,398 mi
- 25/09/200830,400 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/200933,335 mi+2,935 mi
- 05/10/200933,335 mi
- 13/11/201041,211 mi+7,876 mi
Average of roughly 4,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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