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R29 TLM

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 TLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,006 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS

INNER SILLS CORRODED

POWER STEERING RACK SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Fail 22 Jun 2009 92,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS

INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

POWER STEERING RACK SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,610 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 4 May 2007 80,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 80,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle † †corrosion to floor pans and sills

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished † †corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch/inner sill † †cut in both front tyres † †front brake hoses perished † †corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 11 May 2006 77,143 miles

lower arm bushes perished and split

osr tyre perished and cracked

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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R29 TLM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R29 TLM, 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 R29 TLM registered?

R29 TLM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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