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R161 NVJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 72,558 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,333 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,627 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 54,627 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 50,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WATER LEAK FROM BOTTOM HOSE TO HEATERHOSE

Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,933 miles

WATER LEAK FROM BOTTOM HOSE TO HEATERHOSE

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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R161 NVJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 NVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R161 NVJ registered?

R161 NVJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R161 NVJ safe to buy?

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