1990 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · G848 LWT
1990 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 1,456 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G848 LWT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/03/2024
- 1,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G848 LWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Fiesta (G848 LWT) between September 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Upper Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness column (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking by cylinder 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor area (7.1.”.
G848 LWT Mileage History
- 15/09/202211,704 mi
- 01/03/20241,456 mi-10,248 mi
Average of roughly -7,019 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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