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R383 JSG

1998 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 JSG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 126,619 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front bumper mountings severely corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 126,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as well (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front bumper mountings severely corroded

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,749 miles

eml light on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 120,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 19 Jan 2010 107,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,341 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 100,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,162 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 92,106 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,056 miles

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,147 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R383 JSG is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R383 JSG, 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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R383 JSG is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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