1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R973 AMV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 68,558 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,558 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
R973 AMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 68,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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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R973 AMV Mileage History
- 08/07/202253,210 mi
- 14/07/202360,357 mi+7,147 mi
- 15/07/202468,364 mi+8,007 mi
- 23/07/202468,558 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 7,514 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R973 AMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R973 AMV) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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