MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1. o/s frontt yre at legal limits, worn on outside edge. 2. Both front brake discs becoming corroded. 3. Both outer sills becoming corroded. 4. n/s and o/s front floors becoming corroded.
5. o/s rear chassis rail becoming corroded by suspension mounting point. 6. Slight damage to front number plate. 7. Slight damage to windscreen.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R284 GTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R284 GTW, 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 GTW registered?
R284 GTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 1998.
Is R284 GTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R284 GTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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