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R282 ADB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 ADB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,191 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake travel high †185x55x14 tyres on rear 165x65x13 on front †slight play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2006 78,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

hazard switch occasionally sticks †offside and nearside front floor repaired from in side car. †slight play in steering column /wheel free play

Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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R282 ADB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R282 ADB, 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 R282 ADB registered?

R282 ADB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R282 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 ADB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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