1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S996 GFM
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 27,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,796 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
S996 GFM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2013
- 27,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 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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S996 GFM Mileage History
- 01/03/200656,582 mi
- 02/10/200658,663 mi+2,081 mi
- 13/03/200863,939 mi+5,276 mi
- 21/09/200970,311 mi+6,372 mi
- 21/09/200970,311 mi
- 21/09/201085,272 mi+14,961 mi
- 21/09/201085,272 mi
- 20/09/201199,444 mi+14,172 mi
- 21/09/201199,466 mi+22 mi
- 22/09/201199,476 mi+10 mi
- 17/09/201213,996 mi-85,480 mi
- 17/09/201214,003 mi+7 mi
- 11/09/201327,796 mi+13,793 mi
- 12/09/201327,796 mi
Average of roughly -3,820 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S996 GFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S996 GFM) between March 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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