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R49 JJW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,290 mi
Last recorded49,290 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 JJW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,290 miles

int mirror missing

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel arch loose

slight steering rack oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,182 miles

noise when steering turned?

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,793 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,787 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,923 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,671 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,671 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,697 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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R49 JJW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R49 JJW, 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 R49 JJW registered?

R49 JJW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R49 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 JJW 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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