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R76 ALC

1998 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 ALC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,978 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,523 miles

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

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

Steering feels slightly stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 69,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering feels slightly stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,172 miles

o/s/f-n/s/f tyres wear to inner/outer edges

o/s/f-n/s/f wiper blades split at ends clearing screen ok

o/s/r-n/s/r tyres perishing

rear exhaust box poor

slight judder to front brakes

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,213 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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R76 ALC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R76 ALC, 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 R76 ALC registered?

R76 ALC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R76 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 ALC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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