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R778 YAL

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,395 mi
Last recorded11,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 YAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 9,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on front power steering pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,127 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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R778 YAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R778 YAL, 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 R778 YAL registered?

R778 YAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R778 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 YAL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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