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R711 HWV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 HWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,840 miles

near side tyre deteriorating on outer wall

off side rear tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

near side tyre deteriorating on outer wall

off side rear tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 60,542 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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R711 HWV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R711 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R711 HWV registered?

R711 HWV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R711 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 HWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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