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R177 SWR

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 SWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 60,507 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,077 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,877 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,644 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 54,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 52,129 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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R177 SWR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R177 SWR, 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 R177 SWR registered?

R177 SWR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R177 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 SWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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