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R303 RAU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 RAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,257 miles

Advise play in both rear top shock absorber mountings

Advise rear brake flexi hoses perrished

Advise slight leak from middle section exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,276 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,512 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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R303 RAU 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 100%.

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 R303 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R303 RAU?

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What year was R303 RAU registered?

R303 RAU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R303 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 RAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R303 RAU have outstanding finance?

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