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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R374 ERL

R374 ERL

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1998. Recorded mileage 98,693 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
98,693 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/02/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1242cc

R374 ERL Key Findings

  • 35 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
  • 98,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 15 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R374 ERL Mileage History

  1. 03/04/200617,275 mi
  2. 30/04/200720,594 mi+3,319 mi
  3. 30/04/200720,596 mi+2 mi
  4. 16/04/200823,211 mi+2,615 mi
  5. 16/04/200823,211 mi
  6. 28/04/200927,852 mi+4,641 mi
  7. 28/04/200927,853 mi+1 mi
  8. 27/04/201034,636 mi+6,783 mi
  9. 24/05/201139,704 mi+5,068 mi
  10. 22/05/201245,331 mi+5,627 mi
  11. 22/05/201245,331 mi
  12. 07/05/201350,886 mi+5,555 mi
  13. 23/05/201456,728 mi+5,842 mi
  14. 27/05/201456,728 mi
  15. 15/05/201562,580 mi+5,852 mi
  16. 15/05/201562,580 mi
  17. 11/05/201667,522 mi+4,942 mi
  18. 11/05/201667,522 mi
  19. 25/05/201772,824 mi+5,302 mi
  20. 25/05/201772,825 mi+1 mi
  21. 15/05/201877,355 mi+4,530 mi
  22. 17/05/201877,355 mi
  23. 23/05/201980,054 mi+2,699 mi
  24. 23/05/201980,054 mi
  25. 12/11/202083,832 mi+3,778 mi
  26. 18/11/202083,833 mi+1 mi
  27. 03/11/202180,245 mi-3,588 mi
  28. 03/11/202180,246 mi+1 mi
  29. 25/10/202288,328 mi+8,082 mi
  30. 26/10/202288,239 mi-89 mi
  31. 15/11/202390,360 mi+2,121 mi
  32. 15/11/202390,360 mi
  33. 15/11/202492,892 mi+2,532 mi
  34. 07/02/202592,896 mi+4 mi
  35. 13/02/202698,693 mi+5,797 mi

Average of roughly 4,098 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R374 ERL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R374 ERL) between April 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill lip (6.”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, ”.

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