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R506 MGB

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,387 mi
Last recorded76,387 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 MGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight corrosion offside rear suspension mount

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight corrosion offside rear suspension mount

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,985 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,671 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,035 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,036 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate poor

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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R506 MGB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R506 MGB, 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 R506 MGB registered?

R506 MGB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R506 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 MGB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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