1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R833 FVL
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 15,380 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
R833 FVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2006
- 15,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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R833 FVL Mileage History
- 18/09/200615,380 mi
- 21/09/200615,380 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R833 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R833 FVL) between September 2006 and September 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2006 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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