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S598 SSU

1998 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 SSU
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,320 miles

corrosion in o/s/f door shut

corrosion around fuel filler

corrosion to front floors and o/s/f chassis

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer sill plus repairs to centre and heavy corrosion to rear

corrosion to rear floors

n/s/r flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

corrosion around fuel filler

corrosion in o/s/f door shut

corrosion to front floors and o/s/f chassis

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer sill plus repairs to centre and heavy corrosion to rear

corrosion to rear floors

n/s/r flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,265 miles

corrosion to ns outer sills

nsr light interacting

osf lower arm bush starting to seperate

welding repair to front floor pans

Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,219 miles

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

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

corrosion to ns outer sills

nsr light interacting

osf lower arm bush starting to seperate

welding repair to front floor pans

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,672 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper rubber slightly split. †both front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish. †nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread. †handbrake lever travel quite excessive.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 62,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small oil leak in engine bay. †nearside front tyre worn on outer tread. †spare tyre just above wear limit. †both front inner side sills corroded.

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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S598 SSU is a 1998 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S598 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S598 SSU registered?

S598 SSU is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S598 SSU safe to buy?

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