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R188 MRN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

765 mi
Last recorded765 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 MRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 765 miles

Brake flaxi pipes perrashed

Disks scored

Floor corrode needs attantion

Frant is damanged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shokes bouncey

Shokes leaking

Sills corroded needs attantion

Sills cover with some thing cannot fully checked welding

Subfram bushes split

Wishbone bushes split

Fail 24 Oct 2012 765 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake flaxi pipes perrashed

Disks scored

Floor corrode needs attantion

Frant is damanged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shokes bouncey

Shokes leaking

Sills corroded needs attantion

Subfram bushes split

Wishbone bushes split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 67,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,694 miles

CORO O/S MID OUTTER SILL

CORO O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOOR PANS STARTING TO CORO

Pass 22 Oct 2005 51,565 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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R188 MRN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R188 MRN, 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 R188 MRN registered?

R188 MRN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R188 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 MRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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