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R516 SWG

1998 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 SWG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,103 miles

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

windscreen cracked both passenger and drivers side but not affecting view of road

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,713 miles

General corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,713 miles

Front-to-rear fuel pipes corroded at front and rear

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside front and nearside rear inner wheel arches/wings corroded

Offside rear suspension 'bump-stop' rubber loose

Vehicle chassis in general rusty condition but not excessive

Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2012 98,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 98,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,713 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front windscreen has crack behind tax disc holder not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,713 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,439 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 97,439 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s headlight glass is cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2008 92,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s headlight glass is cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,497 miles

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Fail 2 Mar 2007 82,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 74,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R516 SWG is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R516 SWG, 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 R516 SWG registered?

R516 SWG is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R516 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 SWG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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