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R38 TET

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 TET
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 134,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,762 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,160 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 114,085 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s ond o/s inner sills corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s ond o/s inner sills corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condition of side walls on both rear tyres

side steps fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 109,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condition of side walls on both rear tyres

side steps fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,170 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Slight brake imbalance

N/S/F Wheel binding

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 106,170 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Slight brake imbalance

N/S/F Wheel binding

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 95,703 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

one nearside washer jet not working

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,065 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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R38 TET is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R38 TET, 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 R38 TET registered?

R38 TET is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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