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R692 NNW

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 NNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 91,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion various areas

Pass 11 May 2010 80,885 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 26 May 2009 75,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2009 74,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 21 May 2008 72,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 70,302 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 70,302 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side outter sills and inner has a slight corroison

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,549 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R692 NNW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R692 NNW, 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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R692 NNW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R692 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 NNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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