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S746 JRU

1998 Ford K

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 JRU
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,976 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,708 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,707 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,375 miles

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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S746 JRU is a 1998 Ford K in Purple 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 S746 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S746 JRU registered?

S746 JRU is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S746 JRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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