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R864 END

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 END
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 96,074 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 96,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,296 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,296 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,342 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,342 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 50,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R864 END is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R864 END, 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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R864 END is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R864 END safe to buy?

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