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R331 FWC

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 FWC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,973 miles

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

brake pipes to and from rear balance valve slightly corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,261 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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R331 FWC is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R331 FWC, 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 R331 FWC registered?

R331 FWC is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R331 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 FWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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