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R343 PHC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,009 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,007 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,546 miles

off side front tyre inner side wall perishing.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,771 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,609 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 33,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 33,139 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,818 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 PHC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PHC, 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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What year was R343 PHC registered?

R343 PHC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R343 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 PHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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