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R980 GYG

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,765 mi
Last recorded92,765 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 GYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 92,765 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 92,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,406 miles

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2009 89,392 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,530 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,833 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006

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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R980 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R980 GYG, 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 R980 GYG registered?

R980 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R980 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 GYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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