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R256 NJT

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,129 mi
Last recorded77,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 NJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,129 miles

Patches heavley undersealed

Fail 11 Mar 2017 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel,close to jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel close to jack point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides center and rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to jack point and floor may require to attention (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel inner ,close to jack point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing worn,perished,edges and tread on 2.5 mm.may require to attention

o/s/f bumper slightly loose

o/s/f d bush slightly perished

o/s/f head light slightly perished

power steering slightly leaking and noisy,may require to attention

Pass 8 Mar 2016 773,204 miles

Nearside tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,615 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,011 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 65,000 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,491 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 54,863 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing/cracking.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,471 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

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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R256 NJT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R256 NJT, 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 R256 NJT registered?

R256 NJT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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