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R998 FTU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 FTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 52,869 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres badly perishing

Corrosion underneath vehicle, around nearside and offside sills and both front chassis leg/rails

Exhaust centre flexible section deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,544 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

both front chassy legs and o/s/f floor corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to seperate.

power steering pipes across front valance corroded

slight movement in n/s/f suspension top mounting.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,602 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 27,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,273 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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R998 FTU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R998 FTU, 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 R998 FTU registered?

R998 FTU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R998 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 FTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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