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R411 FRL

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,178 mi
Last recorded64,178 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 FRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 64,178 miles

Both front wipers slight split

Both outer sills corroding

Corroding near both front subframe mounting points

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front subframe corroding

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tape covering drivers sill step

Top of bulkhead corroding across entire length

front brake imbalance close to maximum limit

Pass 1 May 2007 59,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,444 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 55,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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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R411 FRL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver 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 R411 FRL, 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 R411 FRL registered?

R411 FRL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R411 FRL safe to buy?

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