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R392 JGN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,160 mi
Last recorded45,160 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 JGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,143 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front bulkhead along seam with engine bay - as seen from underside - vehicle raised (3.3.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ front fange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter treads

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front headlamps pooor image

Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front headlamps pooor image

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,960 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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R392 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R392 JGN, 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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R392 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R392 JGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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