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R680 XRB

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 XRB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,044 miles

front antiroll bar bushes have slight play

front blades split

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,543 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,531 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,696 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,167 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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R680 XRB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R680 XRB, 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 R680 XRB registered?

R680 XRB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R680 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 XRB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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