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R817 HNS

1998 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,095 mi
Last recorded69,095 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 HNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 65,152 miles

both front tyres worn to limits at time of test

o/s/r foot and handbrake efforts lower

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 61,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,534 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 57,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 57,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R817 HNS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R817 HNS, 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 R817 HNS registered?

R817 HNS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R817 HNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 HNS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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