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R459 WRV

1998 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,988 mi
Last recorded77,988 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 WRV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,988 miles

air filter insecure

alternater belt perished

front slam panel corroded

rear body damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,988 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air filter insecure

alternater belt perished

front slam panel corroded

rear body damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2007 67,718 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 67,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 53,946 miles

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R459 WRV is a 1998 Ford K in Red 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 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 WRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R459 WRV registered?

R459 WRV is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R459 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 WRV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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