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R591 TLR

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 TLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,173 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,182 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 36,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,927 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,927 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,558 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 28,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R591 TLR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R591 TLR, 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 R591 TLR registered?

R591 TLR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R591 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 TLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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