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R860 STS

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 STS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 65,112 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2007 65,112 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

rear number plate cracked

rear tyres starting to crack

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R860 STS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R860 STS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R860 STS registered?

R860 STS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R860 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 STS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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