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S150 NRA

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 NRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr tyre perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,260 miles

rear flexable brake hoses cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,028 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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S150 NRA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S150 NRA, 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 S150 NRA registered?

S150 NRA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S150 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 NRA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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