MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion getting into body panels ?
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion getting into body panels ?
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of R185 LRX?
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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.
Does R185 LRX have outstanding finance?
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