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R790 OPS

1998 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 OPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,081 miles

removable sports cat fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/outer sill has evidence of body filler n/ s/f brake hose rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

Fail 28 Jul 2012 56,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/outer sill has evidence of body filler n/ s/f brake hose rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,733 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 55,731 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 54,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 54,566 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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R790 OPS is a 1998 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R790 OPS, 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 R790 OPS registered?

R790 OPS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R790 OPS safe to buy?

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