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R348 TLN

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,130 mi
Last recorded89,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 TLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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?

The MOT history for R348 TLN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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