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R915 JWY

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 JWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,091 miles

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front subframe, rear mounting points.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sils.

Hand brake travel.

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front subframe, rear mounting points.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sils.

Hand brake travel.

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

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate and separate.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 80,492 miles

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

Corosion to N/S outer sill.

Damage to N/S of vehicle

N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish

O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish.

O/S/R flexy brake hose starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,292 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R915 JWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R915 JWY, 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 R915 JWY registered?

R915 JWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R915 JWY safe to buy?

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