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R706 TBC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 TBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,738 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,847 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,589 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,573 miles

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

extensive welding repairs made to vehicle

o/s/f lower arm bush split,corrosion around n/s/f seat belt mounts, under side of vehicle corroded and in poor condtion

Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

o/s/f lower arm bush split,corrosion around n/s/f seat belt mounts, under side of vehicle corroded and in poor condtion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,684 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes starting to split .

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,716 miles

corrosion to both outer sills .

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,547 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm .

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,398 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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R706 TBC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R706 TBC, 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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R706 TBC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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