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R298 NMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,053 mi
Last recorded45,053 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle.

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance,advise to replace soon.

ofside front chassis corroding.

underbody and chassis corrosion in places.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,484 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,477 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,477 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,486 miles

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

corrosion to o/s chassis

signs of fluid around steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight grab on o/side rear brake

Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight grab on o/side rear brake

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,730 miles

front brake disks have corosion on inner surfaces

o/s rear brake flexy pipe perishing

underside has corosion in perscribed arears but no holes yet

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,016 miles

corosion to n/s and o/s front suspension rear mounting areas

o/s rear flexy brake pipe perished

o/s rear wheel brg noisy

rear section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R298 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R298 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R298 NMJ registered?

R298 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R298 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 NMJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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