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R607 RCU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,890 mi
Last recorded81,890 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 RCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,890 miles

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

front wiper blades noisy

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades noisy

heat damage to off side front brake disc

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,200 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,601 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering column U/J slightly stiff

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,700 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 71,700 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R607 RCU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R607 RCU, 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 R607 RCU registered?

R607 RCU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R607 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 RCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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