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R156 GRE

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 GRE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess corrosion to nearside front inner wing not in prescibed area

Fail 6 Oct 2014 107,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess corrosion to nearside front inner wing not in prescibed area

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,077 miles

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

n/s o/s inner wings holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,006 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s o/s inner wings holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,192 miles

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

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

damp patch (fuel?) around filler neck.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,054 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

general chassis corrosion under radiator crossbeam

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front lower radiator mounting panel corroded and holed on offside

offside and nearside front body mountings corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front lower radiator mounting panel corroded and holed on offside

offside and nearside front body mountings corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,008 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,073 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,210 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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R156 GRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R156 GRE, 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 R156 GRE registered?

R156 GRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R156 GRE safe to buy?

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