1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R642 AOV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 68,218 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R642 AOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 68,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R642 AOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R642 AOV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”.
R642 AOV Mileage History
- 23/08/202362,185 mi
- 26/08/202362,185 mi
- 21/08/202463,086 mi+901 mi
- 21/08/202566,536 mi+3,450 mi
- 27/08/202668,218 mi+1,682 mi
Average of roughly 2,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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