1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R659 LKS
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 84,529 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R659 LKS Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2009
- 84,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R659 LKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R659 LKS) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R659 LKS Mileage History
- 15/02/200658,554 mi
- 16/02/200658,554 mi
- 08/03/200763,462 mi+4,908 mi
- 09/03/200763,462 mi
- 06/03/200873,848 mi+10,386 mi
- 12/03/200984,529 mi+10,681 mi
Average of roughly 8,465 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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