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R708 XTR

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 XTR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,543 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,502 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 92,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,785 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 78,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,505 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 71,687 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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R708 XTR is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R708 XTR, 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 R708 XTR registered?

R708 XTR is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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