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R141 EGV

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,791 mi
Last recorded86,791 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 EGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,791 miles

offside rear chassis corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chasis corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded and holed. not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,766 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 61,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,824 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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R141 EGV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R141 EGV, 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 R141 EGV registered?

R141 EGV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R141 EGV safe to buy?

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