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R871 XRB

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 XRB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

int mirror not fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,033 miles

rear reg plate deteriating

centre rear view mirror missing

front brake hoses perished

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to seperate

rear axle bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,033 miles

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

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

centre rear view mirror missing

front brake hoses perished

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to seperate

rear axle bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear reg plate deteriating

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,147 miles

corrosion starting offside + nearside rear outer sills

offside front lower arm bushes slight movement

offside rear brake slight bind (free spin)

offside rear tyre approaching minimum worn outer edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,219 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s lower wishbone rear bushs starting to split

o/s wiper blade starting to split on ends

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to n/s/f floor aera

welding repairs to o/s outer sill and o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner sills

o/s/f door badly damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit on edges

slight wear o/s/r w/bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner sills

o/s/f door badly damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit on edges

slight wear o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,654 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,653 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 61,631 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,841 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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R871 XRB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey 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 R871 XRB, 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 R871 XRB registered?

R871 XRB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R871 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 XRB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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