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R908 AOB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 AOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,499 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,222 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,304 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise power steering belt cracking

advise windscreen near side swipe area to middle scratches

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust system corroded

off side front lower arm rear bush perishing

off side front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,888 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,860 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perrished and splitting on side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,983 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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R908 AOB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R908 AOB, 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 R908 AOB registered?

R908 AOB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R908 AOB safe to buy?

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