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R736 EGB

1997 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 EGB
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,072 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,033 miles

Emissions on maximum limit.

Various corrosion to vehicle.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 83,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Various corrosion to vehicle.

Fail 6 Jan 2007 93,237 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 93,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 82,847 miles

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R736 EGB is a 1997 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R736 EGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R736 EGB registered?

R736 EGB is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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