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R792 CUJ

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,533 mi
Last recorded33,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 CUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 177,908 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 177,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,835 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 83,835 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 71,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 71,089 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R792 CUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R792 CUJ, 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 R792 CUJ registered?

R792 CUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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