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R841 JUG

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,611 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 83,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 76,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust fowling

advise front bumber

advise n/s rear body damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,530 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,189 miles

near side lower arm big bush

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 57,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R841 JUG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R841 JUG, 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 R841 JUG registered?

R841 JUG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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