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R169 DWC

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 DWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 90,816 miles

Oil leak

front wheels just touching plastic wing liner on full lock

non standard wheels fitted

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear suspension arm rubber bush showing signs of wear

rear number plate cracked

Fail 24 May 2011 90,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front wheels just touching plastic wing liner on full lock

non standard wheels fitted

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear suspension arm rubber bush showing signs of wear

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2010 87,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear registation plat cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 83,379 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under car and wheel arch moldings where plastic coverings and undersill coatings are cannot be eximened

Fail 23 May 2009 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,362 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear number plate slightly damage

Pass 21 May 2007 75,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 75,899 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre has fat spot

Pass 6 May 2006 70,918 miles

oil leak

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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R169 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R169 DWC, 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 R169 DWC registered?

R169 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R169 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 DWC shows 9 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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