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R837 DPV

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,261 mi
Last recorded63,261 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 DPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 63,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beambush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower windscreen pillar rusted/corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beambush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,191 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 49,190 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,699 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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R837 DPV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R837 DPV, 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 R837 DPV registered?

R837 DPV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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