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S226 LRU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 LRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,493 miles

nearside front top mount noisy

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2016 65,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front top mount noisy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,169 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,123 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,207 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,317 miles

advise rear nearside seat belt minor damage, previous welded repairs, rear brakes need servicing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,585 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,790 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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S226 LRU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S226 LRU, 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 S226 LRU registered?

S226 LRU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S226 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 LRU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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