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R938 MRE

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,479 mi
Last recorded172,479 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 MRE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 172,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 166,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 166,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 149,672 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 148,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 129,347 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 112,174 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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R938 MRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R938 MRE, 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 R938 MRE registered?

R938 MRE is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R938 MRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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