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R698 TDG

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 TDG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,037 miles

all 4 tyres slight low

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,685 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,714 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres heavily cracked in tread and side wall

Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres heavily cracked in tread and side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,797 miles

offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split.

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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R698 TDG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R698 TDG, 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 R698 TDG registered?

R698 TDG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R698 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 TDG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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