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R96 JGG

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 JGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 60,855 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,855 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 48,730 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 48,730 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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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R96 JGG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R96 JGG, 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 R96 JGG registered?

R96 JGG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R96 JGG safe to buy?

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