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P686 BPE

1996 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,173 mi
Last recorded16,173 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford K77,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 BPE
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 7,386 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 97,945 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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P686 BPE is a 1996 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 77,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P686 BPE, 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 30 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 P686 BPE registered?

P686 BPE is a 1996 Ford K, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P686 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 BPE shows 4 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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