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R267 JGD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,042 mi
Last recorded10,042 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 JGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 997 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,001 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

change front wiper blades soon

engine oil low

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,587 miles

Handbrake will need adjustment soon.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill is corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill is corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake could do with adjustment soon.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R267 JGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R267 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 R267 JGD registered?

R267 JGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R267 JGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 JGD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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