1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R347 OJM
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 1,402 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,402 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
R347 OJM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2012
- 1,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R347 OJM Mileage History
- 08/02/200669,412 mi
- 19/02/200774,478 mi+5,066 mi
- 06/02/200885,314 mi+10,836 mi
- 28/01/201087,782 mi+2,468 mi
- 30/01/201087,785 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/201195,801 mi+8,016 mi
- 11/02/201195,880 mi+79 mi
- 28/01/2012850 mi-95,030 mi
- 27/04/20121,402 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly -10,943 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R347 OJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R347 OJM) between February 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
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