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R288 SRS

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 SRS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,365 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,734 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 85,641 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,282 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 84,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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R288 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R288 SRS, 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 R288 SRS registered?

R288 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R288 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 SRS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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