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R135 PRS

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,605 mi
Last recorded46,605 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 PRS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,678 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,651 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,887 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R135 PRS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 PRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R135 PRS registered?

R135 PRS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R135 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 PRS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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