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R496 KCE

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,840 mi
Last recorded156,840 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 KCE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,840 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 150,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 146,695 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 146,695 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 143,637 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,782 miles

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

front crossmember corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 132,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2010 130,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 126,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2009 126,459 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 119,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 112,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 105,884 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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R496 KCE is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R496 KCE, 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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R496 KCE is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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