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R899 AWJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,423 mi
Last recorded37,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,591 miles

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,653 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 18,380 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 18,380 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,323 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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R899 AWJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R899 AWJ, 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 R899 AWJ registered?

R899 AWJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R899 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 AWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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