1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R342 GEV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R342 GEV Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 06/04/2011
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
Mk4 Fiestas are now heavily exposed to rust around the sills, rear wheel arches and rear suspension mounting areas, and structural welding can quickly exceed the value of an average car.
- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
The rear axle bushes soften and split with age, making the car feel loose at the back and often leading to MOT advisories or fails.
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