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R892 DWV

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,487 mi
Last recorded180,487 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 DWV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 180,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in nsf osf wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2010 171,280 miles

no boot seats fitted

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 May 2009 162,140 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in front a/r/.bar drop links

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2008 154,589 miles

play in front drop links[a/r/bar]

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2008 154,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in front drop links[a/r/bar]

play in front wheel bearings

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 22 May 2007 144,483 miles

rattle on engine,play in:osf/osr drop links,nsf/osf wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2006 135,592 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 135,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R892 DWV is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R892 DWV, 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 R892 DWV registered?

R892 DWV is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R892 DWV safe to buy?

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