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R61 MBL

1998 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 MBL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2013 96,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,179 miles

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,676 miles

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,795 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R61 MBL is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R61 MBL, 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 R61 MBL registered?

R61 MBL is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R61 MBL safe to buy?

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