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R271 KPF

1998 Ford Fiest

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 KPF
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 78,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 78,536 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 May 2007 72,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 66,632 miles

slight play os & ns front anti roll bars.osf lower suspension arm inner bushe starting to split.os & ns front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.tested in wet conditions.

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R271 KPF is a 1998 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 KPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R271 KPF registered?

R271 KPF is a 1998 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R271 KPF safe to buy?

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