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R346 BOE

1998 Ford K

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,118 mi
Last recorded43,118 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 BOE
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,488 miles

both outer sills corroding

fuel tank corroded

minor leak at rear join of exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,008 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,911 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 32,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R346 BOE is a 1998 Ford K in Grey 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 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R346 BOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R346 BOE registered?

R346 BOE is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R346 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 BOE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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