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R709 TBL

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 TBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,409 miles

earthing fault with rear lights

exhaust system rusted

front coil springs rusted

n/s/f floor rusted

o/s/f tyre worn inside & outside edges & on limit

o/s/f washer inop (one out of the two fitted)

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake drums warped

various welding repairs

Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

earthing fault with rear lights

exhaust system rusted

front coil springs rusted

n/s/f floor rusted

o/s/f tyre worn inside & outside edges & on limit

o/s/f washer inop (one out of the two fitted)

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake drums warped

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,203 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r chassis rusted at rear

n/s & o/s outer sill rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,763 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R709 TBL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R709 TBL, 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 R709 TBL registered?

R709 TBL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R709 TBL safe to buy?

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