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R343 HGU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,949 mi
Last recorded50,949 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 HGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 50,948 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 50,875 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effects indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,674 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,393 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,897 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,479 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,179 miles

near side front tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,068 miles

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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R343 HGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R343 HGU, 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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R343 HGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R343 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 HGU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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