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R264 ONW

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

749 mi
Last recorded749 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 ONW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

f/discs rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,529 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 96,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front disc rusty o/s/f

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front floor pans/chasiis rails and rear outer sills starting to show signs of structural corrosion but not yet considered excessive.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 78,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,234 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 63,062 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,062 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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R264 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R264 ONW, 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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What year was R264 ONW registered?

R264 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R264 ONW safe to buy?

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