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R330 DCL

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,405 mi
Last recorded70,405 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 DCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,405 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front floor areas are starting to corrode slightly

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode slightly

nearside rear service brake has very slightly low effort

offside front sill just out of prescribed area is corroded and very slightly holed

offside outer sill is corroding

rear service brakes are very slightly out of balance

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 69,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,246 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,658 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear inner sills and front outer sills are starting to corrode.

slightly low effort in offside rear park brake

Fail 19 Dec 2006 68,626 miles

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

16% front brake imbalance.

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake discs are starting to form rust on inner surface, starting to become badly pitted

both front wiper blades very slightly smear screen

both rear service brakes have slightly low effort

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,216 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs have formed rusty lips on inner surfaces

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting too seperate and break out but not resulting in excesive movement.

offside outer sill is starting too corrode badly

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is possibly punctured, (sidewall of tyre is also perished)

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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R330 DCL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R330 DCL, 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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R330 DCL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R330 DCL safe to buy?

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