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R616 LTF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,013 mi
Last recorded6,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 LTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 95,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads low front discs worn

front lower suspension arms bushes starting to perish

front wheels slight touching plastic inner wheelarch on lock to lock

front wipers split rear wiper missing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,273 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads low front discs worn

front lower suspension arms bushes starting to perish

front wheels slight touching plastic inner wheelarch on lock to lock

front wipers split rear wiper missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alloy wheel nuts fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2005 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R616 LTF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R616 LTF, 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 R616 LTF registered?

R616 LTF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R616 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 LTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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