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R582 FAR

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 FAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,591 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 23 Dec 2008 53,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2007 50,804 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 50,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,333 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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R582 FAR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R582 FAR, 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 R582 FAR registered?

R582 FAR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R582 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R582 FAR 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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