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R389 VWO

1998 Ford Maverick

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,120 mi
Last recorded136,120 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 VWO
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 136,120 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the cords

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 20 Sep 2011 136,056 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,339 miles

Cuts in tread blocks of both rear tyres (not to cords).

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,874 miles

Both front tyres worn borderline

Nearside headlamp aims slightly low

Nearside rear tyre worn borderline

Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 108,016 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,698 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 103,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,779 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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R389 VWO is a 1998 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R389 VWO, 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 R389 VWO registered?

R389 VWO is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R389 VWO safe to buy?

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