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R297 XTP

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 XTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,629 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 52,628 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,950 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,931 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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R297 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R297 XTP, 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 R297 XTP registered?

R297 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R297 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 XTP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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