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R631 GMJ

1998 Ford K

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 GMJ
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 87,878 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 May 2008 87,878 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 74,838 miles

SIGNS OF WEAR IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS-REAR BUSHES

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R631 GMJ is a 1998 Ford K in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R631 GMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R631 GMJ registered?

R631 GMJ is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R631 GMJ safe to buy?

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