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S133 RJN

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 RJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 62,891 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,177 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 54,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 21,474 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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S133 RJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S133 RJN, 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 S133 RJN registered?

S133 RJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S133 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 RJN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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