MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor corroded and holled outwith 30 cm
both front wishbone front bushes slight seperation
both rear axle bushes slight seperation
both rear chassis legs corroded
both rear inner sills corroded
front and rear floor pans corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
boot floor corroded and holled outwith 30 cm
both front wishbone front bushes slight seperation
both rear axle bushes slight seperation
both rear chassis legs corroded
both rear inner sills corroded
front and rear floor pans corroded
n/s front mirror missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R188 JGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R188 JGD, 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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What year was R188 JGD registered?
R188 JGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R188 JGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R188 JGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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