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R131 EKG

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EKG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 100,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,833 miles

corrosion on both inner sills

n/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/f lower shock bush

Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,903 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine knocking

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?

Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,678
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
19,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,070
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,752
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 10,520
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,115
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 6,803
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R131 EKG is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 106,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Maverick fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R131 EKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Maverick typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 EKG registered?

R131 EKG is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R131 EKG safe to buy?

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