MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight bind nearside front wheel (disc showing signs of excess heat)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight bind nearside front wheel (disc showing signs of excess heat)
slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim
slight corrosion o/s outer door sill
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim
slight corrosion o/s outer door sill
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side front tyre has small splits in outer sidewall.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 PJB is a 1998 Ford Ka 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 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 R178 PJB, 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.
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R178 PJB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R178 PJB safe to buy?
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