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R942 DWO

1998 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,697 mi
Last recorded158,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 DWO
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 158,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rust on the under side of the car

Pass 16 Oct 2012 151,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 151,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 131,532 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,512 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 115,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 108,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 98,651 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,651 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 87,326 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 87,324 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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R942 DWO is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R942 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R942 DWO registered?

R942 DWO is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R942 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 DWO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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