MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake flexi-hoses perished slightly
both rear brake flexi-hoses badly cracked
front discs worn
number plate lens wrong way round
offside inner sill very rusty
offside outer sill very rusty
play in both front saddle bushes
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both outer sills are damaged
bumper insecure
exhaust system not fitted correctly?
offside front wheel inner arch trim damaged
rust on both front floor pans around front subframe mounts
spare wheel missing
surface rust on both inner and outer sills
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
both outer sills are damaged
bumper insecure
exhaust system not fitted correctly?
offside front wheel inner arch trim damaged
rust on both front floor pans around front subframe mounts
spare wheel missing
surface rust on both inner and outer sills
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R508 JGP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R508 JGP, 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 R508 JGP registered?
R508 JGP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R508 JGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R508 JGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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