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S758 VKL

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,397 mi
Last recorded82,397 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 VKL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 82,397 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise skock absorbers genrally fitted as pairs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 173,724 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 161,502 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEATSHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 150,480 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 139,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to deform

Pass 26 Oct 2007 129,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 118,622 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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S758 VKL is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S758 VKL, 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 S758 VKL registered?

S758 VKL is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S758 VKL safe to buy?

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