1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R537 GWW
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 86,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,801 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
R537 GWW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2012
- 86,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R537 GWW Mileage History
- 19/01/200663,869 mi
- 29/01/200768,063 mi+4,194 mi
- 30/01/200768,064 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/200872,524 mi+4,460 mi
- 28/01/200977,246 mi+4,722 mi
- 27/01/201081,139 mi+3,893 mi
- 27/01/201081,141 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/201184,174 mi+3,033 mi
- 27/01/201184,174 mi
- 26/01/201286,801 mi+2,627 mi
- 27/01/201286,801 mi
Average of roughly 3,809 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R537 GWW MOT History
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 (R537 GWW) between January 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)”.
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