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R622 PJM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 PJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,480 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear coil spring rusty

offside rear body rust

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,451 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake balance and handbrake on borderline

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside lower ceil rusty + wing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise rear brake inspection.....

front & rear brake hoses perishing.....

front inner brake pads appear very low, discs corroded....

general under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

o/s/f lower arm bush bondings failing....

rear axle bushes worn....

wipers smear.....

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,433 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 74,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,002 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

brake fluid lenel low

damage to offside rear

front discs worn

offside front lower arm rear bush started to seperate from bonding

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,900 miles

rear no plate damaged,front pads appear low,front discs slight wear on edges. †

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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R622 PJM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green 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 R622 PJM, 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 R622 PJM registered?

R622 PJM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R622 PJM safe to buy?

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