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R997 JGO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 JGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,719 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s & n/s front floor corroded & in poor condition.

o/s outer sill corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s & n/s front floor corroded & in poor condition.

o/s outer sill corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,627 miles

slight corrosion to os outer sill and ns and os front floor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,381 miles

o/s & n/s front floor pan corroded & in poor condition.

o/s outer sill corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front floor pan corroded & in poor condition.

o/s outer sill corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,211 miles

ns and os rear tyre side walls cracking

various corrosion to ns and os outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,889 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,614 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

os front brake pad overheated

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,651 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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R997 JGO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R997 JGO, 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 R997 JGO registered?

R997 JGO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R997 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 JGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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