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R481 GDV

1998 Ford K

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 GDV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,436 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 95,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,469 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

underside rusted front to rear

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 70,948 miles

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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R481 GDV is a 1998 Ford K in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R481 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R481 GDV registered?

R481 GDV is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R481 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 GDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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