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S287 RDB

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,617 mi
Last recorded55,617 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 RDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack uj worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,918 miles

both front floor starting to corrode close to subframe mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,893 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,341 miles

both front floorpans corroded within 30cm of suspension mounts

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,650 miles

both front floorpans corroded within 30cm of front suspension mountings

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,777 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 40,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,413 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 39,328 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,709 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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S287 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S287 RDB, 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 S287 RDB registered?

S287 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S287 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 RDB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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