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R369 TAV

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,307 mi
Last recorded48,307 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 TAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,581 miles

Corrosion to N/S and O/S/F floor pan

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S and O/S sills corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

There was no oil showing on the dipstick, when the vehicle was presented, put 2 ltrs engine oil in

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Corrosion to N/S and O/S/F floor pan

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S and O/S sills corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

There was no oil showing on the dipstick, when the vehicle was presented, put 2 ltrs engine oil in

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,909 miles

front pads worn †rear tyres perished on sidewalls †front floor corroded/weak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads worn †rear tyres perished on sidewalls †front floor corroded/weak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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R369 TAV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R369 TAV, 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 R369 TAV registered?

R369 TAV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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