1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · S334 LAJ
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 85,937 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1753cc
S334 LAJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2011
- 85,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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S334 LAJ Mileage History
- 15/02/200652,118 mi
- 15/02/200652,118 mi
- 16/02/200756,836 mi+4,718 mi
- 16/02/200756,836 mi
- 11/03/200863,273 mi+6,437 mi
- 07/09/200964,370 mi+1,097 mi
- 30/07/201076,939 mi+12,569 mi
- 21/09/201077,209 mi+270 mi
- 21/09/201077,209 mi
- 28/09/201185,937 mi+8,728 mi
Average of roughly 6,023 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S334 LAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S334 LAJ) between February 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)”.
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