1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R952 RRB
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 55,049 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
R952 RRB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2011
- 55,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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R952 RRB Mileage History
- 28/12/200537,220 mi
- 19/12/200640,719 mi+3,499 mi
- 03/01/200845,335 mi+4,616 mi
- 03/01/200845,335 mi
- 13/01/200947,173 mi+1,838 mi
- 21/01/200947,263 mi+90 mi
- 31/12/200949,040 mi+1,777 mi
- 13/01/201155,049 mi+6,009 mi
- 13/01/201155,049 mi
Average of roughly 3,535 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R952 RRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R952 RRB) between December 2005 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2011 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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