1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · TDM 198
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1998. Recorded mileage 75,091 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
TDM 198 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 75,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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TDM 198 Mileage History
- 10/05/202372,200 mi
- 23/05/202372,200 mi
- 14/05/202472,792 mi+592 mi
- 13/05/202574,264 mi+1,472 mi
- 02/06/202675,091 mi+827 mi
Average of roughly 944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TDM 198 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 (TDM 198) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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