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R984 ULC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 ULC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,174 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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R984 ULC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R984 ULC, 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 R984 ULC registered?

R984 ULC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R984 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R984 ULC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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