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R79 SLC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 SLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bootlid hinge (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,906 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,611 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 83,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,819 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,427 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,144 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,898 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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R79 SLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R79 SLC, 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 R79 SLC registered?

R79 SLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R79 SLC safe to buy?

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