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R174 FRP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 FRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,068 miles

offside front chassis corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2008 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front chassis corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R174 FRP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R174 FRP, 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 R174 FRP registered?

R174 FRP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R174 FRP safe to buy?

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