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R650 GTU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 GTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,252 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,562 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 71,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to tear

slight distortion to offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R650 GTU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R650 GTU, 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 R650 GTU registered?

R650 GTU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R650 GTU safe to buy?

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