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R249 LAM

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,997 mi
Last recorded27,997 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,573 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre slight perished

offside rear tyre slight perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,297 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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R249 LAM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R249 LAM, 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 R249 LAM registered?

R249 LAM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R249 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 LAM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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