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R492 PRX

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 PRX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,701 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front slight play in steering box

Nearside Rear corroded at sill

Nearside Rear hitting body

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear corroded at sill

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills rusty, chassis/underside/components undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 134,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills rusty, chassis/underside/components undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel was fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,781 miles

chassis and underside components undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2019 126,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 126,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,445 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 110,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 103,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,146 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,888 miles

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

slight leak from nearside rear hub oil seal

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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R492 PRX is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R492 PRX, 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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R492 PRX is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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