MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of R389 VLB?
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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.
Does R389 VLB have outstanding finance?
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