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R176 NMW

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 NMW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,341 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 90,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,406 miles

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

offside front lower arm rear bush spliting

rear axle beam bushes worn - some movement

Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front lower arm rear bush spliting

rear axle beam bushes worn - some movement

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,564 miles

centre exhaust some corrosion

nearside rear service + parking brake performance low

offside front lower arm rear bush split

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

rear axle front bushes worn some movement

rear view mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,560 miles

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

centre exhaust some corrosion

nearside rear service + parking brake performance low

offside front lower arm rear bush split

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

rear axle front bushes worn some movement

rear view mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,280 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Spare wheel not fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 72,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,820 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R176 NMW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R176 NMW, 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 R176 NMW registered?

R176 NMW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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