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R829 RMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,484 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,483 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,044 miles

Slight play in o/s/f suspension leg (top)

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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R829 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R829 RMJ, 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 R829 RMJ registered?

R829 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R829 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 RMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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