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R782 JWT

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,327 mi
Last recorded4,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 JWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,327 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 217 miles

Anti-roll bar link joints worn/noisey.

Exhaust centre section deteriorated recommend replacement.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 217 miles

Anti-roll bar link joints worn/noisey.

Exhaust centre section deteriorated recommend replacement.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,370 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,560 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,760 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded recommend attention.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,735 miles

n/s & o/s/f floor & o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2007 88,713 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f floor & o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,461 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 85,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 83,075 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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R782 JWT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R782 JWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R782 JWT registered?

R782 JWT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R782 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 JWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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