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R981 YOF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 YOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,373 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear top shocker mounts slight play

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded not weak

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has partial seperation

slight handbrake travel

spare carrier slightly loose

suspect tracking out

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,402 miles

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

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

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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R981 YOF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R981 YOF, 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 R981 YOF registered?

R981 YOF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R981 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 YOF shows 5 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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