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R389 VLB

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,806 mi
Last recorded192,806 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 VLB
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 192,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 182,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 167,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 151,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 142,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 142,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R389 VLB is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R389 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R389 VLB registered?

R389 VLB is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R389 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 VLB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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