MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside outer sill has corrosion
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside outer sill has corrosion
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
condensation in n /s front headlamp
outer sills corroding
traed splitting n/s rear tyre-Advise changing ASAP
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
condensation in n /s front headlamp
outer sills corroding
traed splitting n/s rear tyre-Advise changing ASAP
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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R886 XRV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R886 XRV, 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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R886 XRV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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