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R710 MRE

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

206,655 mi
Last recorded206,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 MRE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 206,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 188,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 174,969 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 174,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 145,317 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 145,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 144,051 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 143,525 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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R710 MRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R710 MRE, 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 R710 MRE registered?

R710 MRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R710 MRE safe to buy?

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