1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R987 AHE
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 49,965 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R987 AHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 49,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R987 AHE Mileage History
- 30/05/202238,332 mi
- 12/06/202342,944 mi+4,612 mi
- 15/06/202447,042 mi+4,098 mi
- 06/06/202549,965 mi+2,923 mi
Average of roughly 3,853 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R987 AHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R987 AHE) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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