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R336 GWY

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 GWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,751 miles

A' post corroded near offside lower corner of screen

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,751 miles

A' post corroded near offside lower corner of screen

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,190 miles

adv ise: minor cracks to nearside front flexible brake hose

advise: nearsidefront tyre inner and outer edges worn low

advise: some ridgid brakepipes under vehicle corroded slightly

advise:front discs corroded and worn

advise:minor cracks to offside front flexible brake hose

advise:offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn low

advise:ridgid fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

advise:rubber compound cracking on both front tyres

advise:some power steering pipes corroded

advise:various areas of minor corrosion to vehicle in general

advise;front mumberplate seperating

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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R336 GWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 R336 GWY, 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 R336 GWY registered?

R336 GWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R336 GWY safe to buy?

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