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R650 RTN

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,831 mi
Last recorded36,831 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 RTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 36,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,273 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 36,214 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front floor sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side sill top section {drivers door area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,811 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 27,080 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,064 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,788 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 25,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,644 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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R650 RTN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RTN, 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 R650 RTN registered?

R650 RTN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R650 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 RTN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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