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R889 LSS

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 LSS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 95,066 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,167 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 85,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 85,486 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,986 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 71,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R889 LSS is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R889 LSS, 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 R889 LSS registered?

R889 LSS is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R889 LSS safe to buy?

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