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R529 GNJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear body corroied not with in 30 cms of load bearing points

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,393 miles

Oil leak

off side and near side rear seal corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 16 Jun 2014 127,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

off side and near side rear seal corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,142 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 106,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 91,350 miles

Chip outside both zones

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 May 2009 91,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Chip outside both zones

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2008 85,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 85,456 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 78,799 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 71,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dampness on nearside rear brake back plate

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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R529 GNJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R529 GNJ, 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 R529 GNJ registered?

R529 GNJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R529 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 GNJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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