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R292 XDC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 XDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 89,708 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 10 May 2010 89,600 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 84,127 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,984 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 70,820 miles

Bonding starting to fail on front suspension bottom arm rear bushes.Front brake discs showing signs of pitting.Very little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 3 May 2006 62,461 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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R292 XDC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R292 XDC, 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 R292 XDC registered?

R292 XDC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R292 XDC safe to buy?

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