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R485 LKS

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,681 mi
Last recorded139,681 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LKS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 139,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,535 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 124,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 106,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 91,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 86,462 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 86,462 miles

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

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

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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R485 LKS is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R485 LKS, 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 R485 LKS registered?

R485 LKS is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R485 LKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 LKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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