1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R890 CGD
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,462 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
R890 CGD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2010
- 76,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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R890 CGD Mileage History
- 16/08/200650,229 mi
- 30/05/200754,587 mi+4,358 mi
- 30/05/200754,587 mi
- 01/09/200857,872 mi+3,285 mi
- 19/09/200857,872 mi
- 19/09/200857,872 mi
- 08/09/200967,517 mi+9,645 mi
- 27/08/201076,450 mi+8,933 mi
- 31/08/201076,462 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,491 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R890 CGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R890 CGD) between August 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2010 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.
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