1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R637 SLN
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 91,130 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Feb 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R637 SLN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2015
- 91,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R637 SLN Mileage History
- 24/08/200663,678 mi
- 04/09/200767,442 mi+3,764 mi
- 04/09/200870,979 mi+3,537 mi
- 01/09/200974,412 mi+3,433 mi
- 06/09/201077,351 mi+2,939 mi
- 08/09/201179,564 mi+2,213 mi
- 09/09/201179,564 mi
- 29/08/201282,539 mi+2,975 mi
- 08/09/201282,683 mi+144 mi
- 20/03/201382,900 mi+217 mi
- 22/03/201382,975 mi+75 mi
- 03/03/201489,145 mi+6,170 mi
- 03/03/201489,145 mi
- 26/02/201591,130 mi+1,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,226 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R637 SLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R637 SLN) between August 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2015 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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