1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R914 VSE
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 27,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
R914 VSE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2009
- 27,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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R914 VSE Mileage History
- 20/03/200617,313 mi
- 20/03/200617,313 mi
- 09/03/200720,205 mi+2,892 mi
- 26/03/200823,241 mi+3,036 mi
- 09/04/200926,041 mi+2,800 mi
- 10/04/200926,041 mi
- 01/10/200927,198 mi+1,157 mi
- 07/10/200927,215 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,789 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R914 VSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R914 VSE) between March 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”.
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