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R837 FGV

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 FGV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 162,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 156,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 156,463 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 148,427 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 140,575 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 140,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

o/s and n/s rear of sills corroded in a non prescribed area

Fail 30 Jun 2011 133,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

o/s and n/s rear of sills corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2010 125,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 116,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 109,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,737 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,853 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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R837 FGV is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red 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 R837 FGV, 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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R837 FGV is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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