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R838 VSD

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 VSD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 139,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 139,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 131,804 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 123,374 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 123,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R838 VSD is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R838 VSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R838 VSD registered?

R838 VSD is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R838 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 VSD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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