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R783 NFE

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 NFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,052 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,052 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise n/s/rear w/bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,175 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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R783 NFE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc 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 R783 NFE, 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 R783 NFE registered?

R783 NFE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R783 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 NFE 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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