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R349 DJO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 DJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 90,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,965 miles

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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R349 DJO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R349 DJO, 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 R349 DJO registered?

R349 DJO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R349 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 DJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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