MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
interior mirror missing
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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R266 JTM 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 66.7%.
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 R266 JTM, 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 R266 JTM registered?
R266 JTM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R266 JTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 JTM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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