1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R617 BKP
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/05/1998. Recorded mileage 43,763 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,763 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
R617 BKP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 43,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R617 BKP Mileage History
- 04/07/202242,021 mi
- 26/06/202342,885 mi+864 mi
- 03/07/202342,885 mi
- 27/06/202443,763 mi+878 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R617 BKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R617 BKP) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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