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R926 GAA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 GAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,584 miles

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged. slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 54,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 48,696 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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R926 GAA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R926 GAA, 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 R926 GAA registered?

R926 GAA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R926 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 GAA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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