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R607 XAL

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 XAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cutting out

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slightly loosing grease

oil leak rocker cover gasket

oil on min.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cutting out

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slightly loosing grease

oil leak rocker cover gasket

oil on min.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,996 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

handbrake lever high

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,128 miles

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

o/s/f chassis rail starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2007 51,128 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2007 46,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,559 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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R607 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

R607 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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