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R185 LRX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 LRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,449 miles

corrosion getting into body panels ?

Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion getting into body panels ?

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,379 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake efficiency low on nearside rear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R185 LRX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R185 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 LRX registered?

R185 LRX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R185 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 LRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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