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R188 NMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 62,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,627 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 59,627 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,065 miles

'Knocks' and 'creaks' from front

both fron tyre worn edges and pressure appear low

childseat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to front floors, doorshuts, chassis rails, wheelarches and inner and outer sills - offside rear outer sill small hole

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear wearing thin

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished - suggest replace

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes separating

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

possible front coil springs fractured - suggest attention

rear brake pipe connectors corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

'Knocks' and 'creaks' from front

both fron tyre worn edges and pressure appear low

childseat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to front floors, doorshuts, chassis rails, wheelarches and inner and outer sills - offside rear outer sill small hole

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear wearing thin

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished - suggest replace

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes separating

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

possible front coil springs fractured - suggest attention

rear brake pipe connectors corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 55,059 miles

bonnet stay bar insecure

corrosion to inner and outer sills, floors and chassis rails

damage to body

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes separating

rear number plate slight loose

Fail 7 May 2009 55,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills, floors and chassis rails

damage to body

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes separating

offside handbrake effort low

rear number plate slight loose

Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,572 miles

corrosion to body and sills

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,853 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,853 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,856 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wheel rim slight buckle

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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R188 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R188 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

R188 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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