MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear boot door damaged making opening difficult
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
rear boot door damaged making opening difficult
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exaust very close to body
n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exaust very close to body
n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
o/s/r tyre cracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S189 RMB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S189 RMB, 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 S189 RMB registered?
S189 RMB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S189 RMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S189 RMB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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