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R789 NRU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,317 mi
Last recorded16,317 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 NRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 16,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 16,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 16,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Light engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 13,610 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated from corrosion but not yet leaking any exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 13,243 miles

Offside Front Slight binding on wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,602 miles

Slight binding in nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,099 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,157 miles

7% unbalance in front brakes

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers wiper blade split on ends

Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 9,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,891 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 8,839 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,953 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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R789 NRU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R789 NRU, 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

How do I check the history of R789 NRU?

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What year was R789 NRU registered?

R789 NRU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R789 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 NRU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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