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R588 NAM

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 NAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,798 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,786 miles

rear brakes noisey

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,045 miles

rear exhaust corroded and small leak

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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R588 NAM is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 R588 NAM, 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 29 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 R588 NAM registered?

R588 NAM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R588 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 NAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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