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R711 EBJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,756 miles

general under body surface rust

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,696 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,129 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cross axle brake pipe corroded

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,641 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,075 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,660 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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R711 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R711 EBJ, 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 R711 EBJ registered?

R711 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R711 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 EBJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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