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R451 EGP

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,291 mi
Last recorded5,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 EGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 5,291 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 5,289 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2014 2,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 2,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,243 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 80,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,612 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,209 miles

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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R451 EGP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R451 EGP, 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

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What year was R451 EGP registered?

R451 EGP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R451 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 EGP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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