1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R486 AAU
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 39,548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
R486 AAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2007
- 39,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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R486 AAU Mileage History
- 06/01/200633,250 mi
- 18/01/200739,547 mi+6,297 mi
- 18/01/200739,548 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,097 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R486 AAU 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 (R486 AAU) between January 2006 and January 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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