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R34 MVT

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,255 mi
Last recorded164,255 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 MVT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 164,255 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel pipes heavily corroded also under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 149,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel pipes heavily corroded also under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2008 147,350 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 147,342 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 138,366 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in front steering

Pass 8 Mar 2006 129,150 miles

front brake inballance.will require front discs and pads soon

Fail 4 Mar 2006 129,144 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small ammount of play in front wheel bearings

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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R34 MVT is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R34 MVT, 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 R34 MVT registered?

R34 MVT is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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