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R885 LWY

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,448 mi
Last recorded149,448 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 LWY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 149,448 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 149,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 137,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2013 137,515 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 124,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 118,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 118,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,838 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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R885 LWY 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 64.3%.

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 R885 LWY, 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 R885 LWY registered?

R885 LWY is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R885 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 LWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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