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R37 PHG

1998 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,772 mi
Last recorded58,772 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 PHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,772 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior mirror missing, but both door mirrors in place.

Upper brake light not working, but not clear that it is wired up.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,524 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 48,530 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R37 PHG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R37 PHG, 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 R37 PHG registered?

R37 PHG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R37 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 PHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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