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R167 DWC

1998 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

7,816 mi
Last recorded7,816 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DWC
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 7,816 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 6,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 488 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 74,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R167 DWC is a 1998 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R167 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R167 DWC registered?

R167 DWC is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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