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R963 TNR

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,100 mi
Last recorded94,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 TNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,100 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 94,100 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,709 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,157 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT / BECOMING UNBONDED / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE / CAT SECTION CORRODED / EX FRONT BRACKET CORRODED / SPLIT / STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED / ADVISE TO REPLACE GLASS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR NO PLATE / CRACKED / BECOMING SLIGHTLY WATER DAMAGED / ADVISE TO REPLACE

SPARE TYRE FLAT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / OUTER SILLS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Fail 29 Nov 2007 77,157 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT / BECOMING UNBONDED / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE / CAT SECTION CORRODED / EX FRONT BRACKET CORRODED / SPLIT / STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED / ADVISE TO REPLACE GLASS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR NO PLATE / CRACKED / BECOMING SLIGHTLY WATER DAMAGED / ADVISE TO REPLACE

SPARE TYRE FLAT

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

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / OUTER SILLS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,978 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 70,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 62,106 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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R963 TNR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R963 TNR, 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 R963 TNR registered?

R963 TNR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R963 TNR safe to buy?

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