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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R775 FHJ

R775 FHJ

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1998. Recorded mileage 67,032 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
67,032 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/02/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1389cc

R775 FHJ Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 67,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R775 FHJ Mileage History

  1. 06/03/20069,357 mi
  2. 01/03/20079,872 mi+515 mi
  3. 07/04/200810,616 mi+744 mi
  4. 17/04/200910,998 mi+382 mi
  5. 07/04/201011,326 mi+328 mi
  6. 23/03/201111,395 mi+69 mi
  7. 02/05/201217,964 mi+6,569 mi
  8. 03/05/201217,964 mi
  9. 01/10/201324,323 mi+6,359 mi
  10. 01/10/201429,954 mi+5,631 mi
  11. 21/09/201535,412 mi+5,458 mi
  12. 30/09/201641,028 mi+5,616 mi
  13. 29/09/201745,919 mi+4,891 mi
  14. 28/09/201850,236 mi+4,317 mi
  15. 23/09/201954,207 mi+3,971 mi
  16. 16/09/202057,240 mi+3,033 mi
  17. 21/09/202160,280 mi+3,040 mi
  18. 28/09/202263,302 mi+3,022 mi
  19. 10/10/202263,317 mi+15 mi
  20. 26/10/202365,790 mi+2,473 mi
  21. 07/11/202365,803 mi+13 mi
  22. 15/02/202566,698 mi+895 mi
  23. 10/02/202667,032 mi+334 mi

Average of roughly 2,893 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

R775 FHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R775 FHJ) between March 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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