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R817 WRA

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 WRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 83,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,497 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,690 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,690 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,239 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 70,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,974 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 WRA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

R817 WRA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R817 WRA safe to buy?

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