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R631 PAO

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 PAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,080 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

Pass 2 Aug 2008 74,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,917 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracked no cords yet exposed

drivers door hinges worn/door stay bolts loose

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall no cords yet exposed

offside/nearside front floor corroded near suspension mountings not yet excessive

slight cracking on tread offside front/nearside rear no cords yet exposed

spare wheel carrier rattling but not insecure

vehicle has had repairs to both sides at rear behind bumper looks and feels firm covered in underseal

Fail 12 May 2007 62,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,844 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,843 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors badly perished not split at time of test

full exhaust very rusty not leaking at time of test.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 113,050 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty

o/s front outer cv gaitor badly perished but not split

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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R631 PAO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R631 PAO, 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 R631 PAO registered?

R631 PAO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R631 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 PAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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