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N388 DSP

1996 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 DSP
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 113,250 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 113,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 105,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 105,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Vew to front obstructed by objects on top of dashboard

Red light to front [washer jets]

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,737 miles

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

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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N388 DSP is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N388 DSP, 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 N388 DSP registered?

N388 DSP is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N388 DSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 DSP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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