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R368 EYG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 EYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,616 miles

under body rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,896 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,896 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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R368 EYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R368 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R368 EYG?

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What year was R368 EYG registered?

R368 EYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R368 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 EYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R368 EYG have outstanding finance?

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