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P813 PLF

1997 Ford K

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,683 mi
Last recorded67,683 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 PLF
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 67,683 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2007 65,754 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 10 May 2006 63,438 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHLY LEAKING

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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P813 PLF is a 1997 Ford K in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 P813 PLF, 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 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P813 PLF registered?

P813 PLF is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P813 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P813 PLF 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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