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R638 CCL

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 CCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 85,622 miles

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

advise both outter sill starting to corroed by seat belt mountings

advise front pads wearing low

advise near side number plate light tapped in

advise old accedent damage rear end

advise rear number plate cracked

advise off side front tyre cut on side wall no cords showing but recommend replaceing soon

Fail 22 May 2007 85,622 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

advise both outter sills by seat belt mountings startng to rust may need attention before next test

advise front pads getting low

advise hand brake travel

advise near side front rim has been kerbed

advise near side rear number plate light bulb holder tapped in position recomend replaceing

advise old accedent damage rear end

advise rear number plate cracked

advise offside front tyre has cut on outter side wall no cords showing but recomend replacement

Pass 25 May 2006 79,445 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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R638 CCL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R638 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.

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What year was R638 CCL registered?

R638 CCL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R638 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 CCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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