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R864 UDP

1997 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,301 mi
Last recorded50,301 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 UDP
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,688 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch siezed up. strong advise

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,894 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 38,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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R864 UDP is a 1997 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R864 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R864 UDP?

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What year was R864 UDP registered?

R864 UDP is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R864 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 UDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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