1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R288 CNC
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1998. Recorded mileage 57,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
R288 CNC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
- 57,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R288 CNC Mileage History
- 15/03/200631,398 mi
- 14/03/200733,683 mi+2,285 mi
- 14/03/200835,603 mi+1,920 mi
- 24/02/200937,737 mi+2,134 mi
- 25/02/200937,737 mi
- 12/03/201039,730 mi+1,993 mi
- 12/03/201039,730 mi
- 14/03/201141,852 mi+2,122 mi
- 13/03/201243,524 mi+1,672 mi
- 12/03/201345,357 mi+1,833 mi
- 12/03/201345,357 mi
- 12/03/201446,692 mi+1,335 mi
- 05/03/201548,284 mi+1,592 mi
- 10/03/201650,130 mi+1,846 mi
- 28/02/201751,343 mi+1,213 mi
- 12/03/201853,157 mi+1,814 mi
- 08/03/201954,410 mi+1,253 mi
- 09/03/202055,297 mi+887 mi
- 09/03/202055,297 mi
- 23/02/202155,567 mi+270 mi
- 23/03/202256,226 mi+659 mi
- 23/03/202356,770 mi+544 mi
- 26/03/202457,144 mi+374 mi
Average of roughly 1,428 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R288 CNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R288 CNC) between March 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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