1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S130 GGU
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 69,201 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S130 GGU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2008
- 69,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S130 GGU Mileage History
- 26/10/200544,919 mi
- 13/10/200650,863 mi+5,944 mi
- 18/10/200758,745 mi+7,882 mi
- 18/10/200758,746 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/200869,201 mi+10,455 mi
- 14/10/200869,201 mi
Average of roughly 8,182 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S130 GGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S130 GGU) between October 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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