1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · S890 BTV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 15,653 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1388cc
S890 BTV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2016
- 15,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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S890 BTV Mileage History
- 13/10/200666,373 mi
- 28/09/200773,425 mi+7,052 mi
- 28/10/200877,930 mi+4,505 mi
- 28/10/200983,313 mi+5,383 mi
- 20/10/201090,390 mi+7,077 mi
- 20/10/201090,390 mi
- 17/10/201193,995 mi+3,605 mi
- 29/10/201193,995 mi
- 11/10/201298,270 mi+4,275 mi
- 11/10/201298,270 mi
- 24/04/20147,686 mi-90,584 mi
- 24/04/20147,686 mi
- 27/04/201513,023 mi+5,337 mi
- 03/05/201615,653 mi+2,630 mi
- 03/05/201615,653 mi
Average of roughly -5,308 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S890 BTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S890 BTV) between October 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Both (3.6.A.1)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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