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R664 TAV

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,665 mi
Last recorded20,665 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 TAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,665 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,519 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 16,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,124 miles

both front inner brake discs have lightly scored

slight chassis corrosion on o/s/f / centre

Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front inner brake discs have lightly scored

slight chassis corrosion on o/s/f / centre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,060 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,060 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2009 11,763 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre low pressure ,blown it up, keep a check on it

Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,359 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2008 9,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front number plate severly cracked recommend new

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 May 2007 6,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R664 TAV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R664 TAV, 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 R664 TAV registered?

R664 TAV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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