1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R660 EKO
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 76,493 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R660 EKO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 76,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R660 EKO 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 (R660 EKO) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
R660 EKO Mileage History
- 26/08/202267,676 mi
- 26/08/202267,676 mi
- 14/08/202376,493 mi+8,817 mi
Average of roughly 9,120 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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