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R301 LRP

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 LRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 99,728 miles

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

both outer sills poor condition corroson

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,728 miles

both outer sills poor condition corroson

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,995 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,043 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,896 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,040 miles

both rear inner sills, chassis corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch, sill, sill end corroded

prescribed areas have been undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,702 miles

o/s sill / sill lip corroded

front floor corroded

n/s sill lip corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,669 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill lip corroded

o/s sill / sill lip corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both sill / sill lips corroded

rear beam axle mounting bushes worn / have movment

Fail 2 Apr 2008 66,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both sill / sill lips corroded

rear beam axle mounting bushes worn / have movment

Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,488 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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R301 LRP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R301 LRP, 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 R301 LRP registered?

R301 LRP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R301 LRP safe to buy?

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