MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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knocking noise on nearside front - no play or wear evident
new sills fitted - weld spacings appear close to maximum permissable
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
headlamp aims correct in position 2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
nearside front and offside front chassis corroded
nearside front flexi perished
nearside front lower arm bushes pulling out from metal insert
rear suspension top mounts have movement
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
nearside front and offside front chassis corroded
nearside front flexi perished
nearside front lower arm bushes pulling out from metal insert
rear suspension top mounts have movement
n/s/f flex brake pipe starting to crack front lower arm bushers just starting to pull out
n/s/f flex brake pipe starting to crack front lower arm bushers starting to pullout nail in o/s/r tyre and cracking on side wall
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R468 GBR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R468 GBR, 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 R468 GBR registered?
R468 GBR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R468 GBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R468 GBR 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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