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R906 DND

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,356 mi
Last recorded66,356 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 DND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,356 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,927 miles

both front floors starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,461 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,966 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak on the o/s of the engine block,advise prompt attention required.

n/s rear of outer sill is corroded near the seat belt anchorage point,not cosidered excessive

o?floors are starting to corrode within a prescribed area

oil sump pan is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,193 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,658 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R906 DND is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R906 DND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R906 DND registered?

R906 DND is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R906 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 DND shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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