MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general under body rust
weld repairs on offside sill
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general under body rust
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R310 ORB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R310 ORB, 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 R310 ORB registered?
R310 ORB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R310 ORB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R310 ORB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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