1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S816 JSM
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 71,587 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S816 JSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 71,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S816 JSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S816 JSM) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S816 JSM Mileage History
- 25/01/202269,845 mi
- 29/01/202269,846 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/202370,800 mi+954 mi
- 07/02/202471,587 mi+787 mi
- 07/02/202471,587 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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