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R477 DRT

1998 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 DRT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 118,787 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 118,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,788 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear sills corroding slightly

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2009 106,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 98,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,557 miles

Front suspension has very low ride height, requires adjustment. †

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has very low ride height, requires adjustment.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R477 DRT is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R477 DRT, 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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R477 DRT is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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