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R243 RRS

1998 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 RRS
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,001 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 83,001 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear top mountings has slight movement

nearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 74,616 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,705 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 70,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R243 RRS is a 1998 Ford K 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 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R243 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R243 RRS registered?

R243 RRS is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R243 RRS safe to buy?

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