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R742 PCJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 PCJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,901 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,750 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,933 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 86,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside/nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2008 78,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside/nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,772 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,722 miles

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

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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R742 PCJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R742 PCJ, 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 R742 PCJ registered?

R742 PCJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R742 PCJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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