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R637 CCL

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 CCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,046 miles

Bonnet prop mounting insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,705 miles

centre and rear exhaust box joint in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,637 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,701 miles

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 29,701 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,022 miles

coolant level low

Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,005 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant level low

exhaust blowing front & rear (advise front replacement)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,834 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,929 miles

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

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

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

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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R637 CCL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R637 CCL, 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 R637 CCL registered?

R637 CCL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R637 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 CCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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