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R31 PRE

1998 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,795 mi
Last recorded86,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 86,793 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal slightly spongy

different engine has been fitted/modified engine mounts?

engine idle speed slightly high

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight creaking noise on o/s/f strut top

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight movement in both rear strut top mountings

slight travel on hand brake

spring assisters fitted on front

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 May 2009 86,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

brake pedal slightly spongy

different engine has been fitted/modified engine mounts?

engine idle speed slightly high

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight creaking noise on o/s/f strut top

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight movement in both rear strut top mountings

slight travel on hand brake

spring assisters fitted on front

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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R31 PRE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R31 PRE, 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

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What year was R31 PRE registered?

R31 PRE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R31 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 PRE shows 3 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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