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R759 HAP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,923 mi
Last recorded27,923 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 HAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,923 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,917 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,887 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,003 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly damaged.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,839 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

water level to low (top up)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 13,727 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 12,196 miles

n/s head lamp lense damp

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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R759 HAP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R759 HAP, 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 R759 HAP registered?

R759 HAP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R759 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 HAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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