1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · S395 JRW
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 69,468 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S395 JRW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/05/2025
- 69,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S395 JRW 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 (S395 JRW) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S395 JRW Mileage History
- 23/06/202258,436 mi
- 10/10/202362,562 mi+4,126 mi
- 10/10/202362,562 mi
- 03/05/202569,468 mi+6,906 mi
Average of roughly 3,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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