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R960 EOC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 EOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,101 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 9 Jul 2006 55,356 miles

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

both rear tyres perished & nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge & near limits

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

oil leak on gearbox

play in both rear top shock mounts

wear on anti roll bar bushs

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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R960 EOC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R960 EOC, 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 R960 EOC registered?

R960 EOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R960 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 EOC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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