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R284 COE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 COE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 74,000 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 73,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 65,555 miles

front tyres feathered

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

frot tyres feathered on inner edges

surface corrosion to o/s sill

brake fluid leaking from gear box suspect slave cylinder leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,744 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs not fitted

frot tyres feathered on inner edges

surface corrosion to o/s sill

brake fluid leaking from gear box suspect slave cylinder leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,787 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,993 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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R284 COE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R284 COE, 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 R284 COE registered?

R284 COE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R284 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 COE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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