MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to offside outer sill
nearside inner to outer sill step is corroded
offside and nearside front brake hoses are cracked
offside and nearside front floors corroded
offside and nearside front lower wishbones are corroded
offside rear brake hose is slightly twisted and cracked
offside rear foot and parking brake efforts are low
parking brake travel
spare tyre tread is worn very low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside front floors are slightly corroded
offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are starting to split
offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges
offside outer sill is slightly corroded
offside rear brake hose is slightly twisted
offside rear parking brake effort is low
brake fluid level is low
nearside rear shock absorber is damp
nearside wiper split on end
offside rear brake hose is twisted
windscreen is chipped
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R348 TLN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R348 TLN, 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 R348 TLN registered?
R348 TLN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R348 TLN safe to buy?
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