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N142 GAR

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 GAR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,347 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON MOST OF THE CHASSIS AREAS

BLUE WASHER JET LIGHTS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SEAT MOUNT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE FRONT

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED SLIGHTLY

THE N/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R ANTI ROLL DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND FUEL PIPES

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AT THE TOP

WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE TEST CAR PULLS SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT

Fail 30 Jun 2008 85,347 miles

BLUE WASHER JET LIGHTS FITTED

LIGHT CORROSION ON MOST OF THE CHASSIS AREAS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SEAT MOUNT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE FRONT

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED SLIGHTLY

THE N/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R ANTI ROLL DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND FUEL PIPES

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AT THE TOP

WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE TEST CAR PULLS SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT

Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,499 miles

as b4

Fail 13 Jul 2007 78,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 78,472 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear row of seats not in use, unable to inspect fully. visual check of rear row of seat belts only

n/s/r and o/s/r lower shock absorber bushes starting to perish

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,969 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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N142 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 N142 GAR, 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 30 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N142 GAR registered?

N142 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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