1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · R675 VUK
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 16,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1753cc
R675 VUK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2016
- 16,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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R675 VUK Mileage History
- 15/02/200653,051 mi
- 14/02/200759,986 mi+6,935 mi
- 12/02/200865,549 mi+5,563 mi
- 03/02/200971,551 mi+6,002 mi
- 26/01/201076,327 mi+4,776 mi
- 26/01/201076,327 mi
- 09/02/201183,277 mi+6,950 mi
- 09/02/201183,277 mi
- 08/02/201292,023 mi+8,746 mi
- 08/02/201292,023 mi
- 14/09/201295,764 mi+3,741 mi
- 13/09/20133,363 mi-92,401 mi
- 16/09/20133,380 mi+17 mi
- 26/08/20147,199 mi+3,819 mi
- 20/08/201512,273 mi+5,074 mi
- 21/08/201512,277 mi+4 mi
- 30/09/201616,285 mi+4,008 mi
Average of roughly -3,461 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R675 VUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R675 VUK) between February 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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