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R684 TUM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 TUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 89,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,388 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,388 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower wishbone lower bushes starting to separate from bonding

both front tyres worn on edges 165/6513

slight pawer steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,996 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 79,996 miles

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

slight play o/s f antyroll pin †front arm bushes starting to split from bonding

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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R684 TUM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R684 TUM, 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 R684 TUM registered?

R684 TUM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R684 TUM safe to buy?

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