MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted.
offside front brake disc slightly pitted.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R89 SLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R89 SLC, 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 R89 SLC registered?
R89 SLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R89 SLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R89 SLC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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