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R541 RRD

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 RRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,099 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,319 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside screendamage/edge

Pass 27 May 2009 56,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 56,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 47,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,295 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 24 May 2006 40,873 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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R541 RRD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R541 RRD, 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 R541 RRD registered?

R541 RRD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R541 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 RRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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