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R166 TYD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,004 mi
Last recorded10,004 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 TYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 10,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,415 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,230 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,504 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 78,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,225 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,724 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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R166 TYD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R166 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R166 TYD registered?

R166 TYD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R166 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 TYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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