1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R185 DNC
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 63,109 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R185 DNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 63,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R185 DNC 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 (R185 DNC) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
R185 DNC Mileage History
- 16/03/202261,234 mi
- 21/03/202362,143 mi+909 mi
- 02/04/202462,564 mi+421 mi
- 25/03/202562,833 mi+269 mi
- 26/03/202663,109 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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