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R482 XTP

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 XTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,325 miles

both front subframe mountings to chassis rails corrosion growth

both front suspension leg top mountings slight movement

Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front subframe mountings to chassis rails corrosion growth

both front suspension leg top mountings slight movement

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,750 miles

both front floor pans corrosion growth

both rear under sills corrosion growth

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,222 miles

both front floor pans corrosion growth near front subframe mounting points

both rear axle mountings rubbers weak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake hose rubber perished

offside front wishbone inner rear bush signs of wear

slight play in both upper rear suspension leg mountings

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front floor pans corrosion growth near front subframe mounting points

both rear axle mountings rubbers weak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake hose rubber perished

offside front wishbone inner rear bush signs of wear

slight play in both upper rear suspension leg mountings

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low & n/s disc discoloured

lift in both rear top mountings

Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low & n/s disc discoloured

lift in both rear top mountings

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,228 miles

hand brake travel getting long

osr tyre has small cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,734 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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R482 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R482 XTP, 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 R482 XTP registered?

R482 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R482 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 XTP shows 9 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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