1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S938 AFE
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 39,043 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S938 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2009
- 39,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S938 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S938 AFE) between June 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2009 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
S938 AFE Mileage History
- 29/06/20065,181 mi
- 21/06/200719,542 mi+14,361 mi
- 26/06/200826,482 mi+6,940 mi
- 26/06/200826,482 mi
- 12/06/200939,043 mi+12,561 mi
Average of roughly 11,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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