1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R43 XWR
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 79,555 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R43 XWR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2007
- 79,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R43 XWR Mileage History
- 08/02/200669,048 mi
- 02/08/200779,555 mi+10,507 mi
- 03/08/200779,555 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R43 XWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R43 XWR) between February 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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