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R148 OHG

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,749 mi
Last recorded66,749 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 OHG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 66,749 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

front crossmember corroded

front exhaust blowing and corroded

n/s and o/s outer sillsshowing signs of corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

slight damage to n/s/f indicator

slight travel on footbrake

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 4 May 2016 66,749 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust blowing and corroded

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

front brake pads and discs worn

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s outer sillsshowing signs of corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

slight damage to n/s/f indicator

slight travel on footbrake

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 7 May 2015 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads and discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

o/s/r tyre very low pressure

rears of n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight travel on footbrake

slight travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked to limit

Fail 7 May 2015 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads and discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

o/s/r tyre very low pressure

rears of n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight travel on footbrake

slight travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,467 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight travel on handbrake lever

temp repair to n/s/f indicator

Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight travel on handbrake lever

temp repair to n/s/f indicator

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,950 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 27,169 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)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,992 miles

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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R148 OHG is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R148 OHG, 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 R148 OHG registered?

R148 OHG is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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