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R398 HGX

1998 Ford Maverick

Purple Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,923 mi
Last recorded154,923 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 HGX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 154,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

clutch and brake pedal antislip worn

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 154,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

clutch and brake pedal antislip worn

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 152,786 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 152,786 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 148,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 148,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 143,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 139,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

tow bar ball,slightly obscureing rear number plate

Fail 12 Feb 2009 117,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow bar ball needs att

Pass 12 Feb 2009 117,290 miles

tow bar ball needs att

Pass 28 Feb 2008 106,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 106,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 92,230 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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R398 HGX is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R398 HGX, 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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R398 HGX is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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