MOT Status
Mileage
80,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 GUM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R268 GUM, 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 R268 GUM registered?
R268 GUM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R268 GUM safe to buy?
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