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N429 GAR

1996 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 GAR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,588 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f flexi ferrels slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both sills

slight corrosion to various parts of underneath and components

various welding repairs have been carried out and painted black unable to inspect repair

very slight sweat from steering box

Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

n/s/f flexi ferrels slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both sills

slight corrosion to underneath and components

very slight sweat from steerng box

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs slightly rusty

slight corrosion to all brake ferrels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion to the underneath of the vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2007 97,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs slightly rusty

slight corrosion to all brake ferrels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion to the underneath of the vehicle

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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N429 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N429 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 N429 GAR registered?

N429 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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