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R878 PGM

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 PGM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,663 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 115,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,432 miles

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

corrosion to n/s rear inner sill near body mounting point advise to be repaired before it gets serious

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

corrosion to n/s rear inner sill near body mounting point advise to be repaired before it gets serious

Fail 3 May 2011 107,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front antirole bar bushes.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,559 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,559 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,524 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front bump stops missing

Fail 12 Mar 2007

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,860 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 62,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 68,284 miles

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

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

uneven wear on O/S/R tyre

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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R878 PGM is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R878 PGM, 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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R878 PGM is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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