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R340 FPU

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 FPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,811 miles

ADDED 1.75 OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL AMRKS

BONNET STAY MISSING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN IN INNER EDGES

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

NSF INDICATOR BULB LOOSE IN HEADLAMP MOUNTING

OS OUT SILL AND OSF FLOOR ARE VERY RUSTY

OSR TYRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN FLLAT AT SOME TIME

Fail 13 Aug 2008 85,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

ADDED 1.75 OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL AMRKS

BONNET STAY MISSING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN IN INNER EDGES

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

NSF INDICATOR BULB LOOSE IN HEADLAMP MOUNTING

OS OUT SILL AND OSF FLOOR ARE VERY RUSTY

OSR TYRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN FLLAT AT SOME TIME

Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 58,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s handbrake slightly low

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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R340 FPU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R340 FPU, 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 R340 FPU registered?

R340 FPU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R340 FPU safe to buy?

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