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R478 GBM

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GBM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 97,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,670 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

Minor body damage.

Odd wheel fitted to nearside rear.

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

Rear windscreen wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,670 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

Minor body damage.

Odd wheel fitted to nearside rear.

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

Rear windscreen wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,795 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear tyres perished.

Screw in nearside front tyre tread.

Slight underside corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,984 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in nsf/osr wheel bearings,tread low on nsf/nsr tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2006 64,281 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroding

play in: front wheel bearings, nsf drop link

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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R478 GBM is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R478 GBM, 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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R478 GBM is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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