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R508 JGP

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 JGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,910 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 70,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 61,107 miles

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?

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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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?

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