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P131 JRA

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 JRA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,057 miles

Center steering tie-rod,play in ball-joints

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATBELTS,SEATS ARE FOLDED DOWN.

Fail 29 May 2008 91,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Center steering tie-rod,play in ball-joints

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATBELTS,SEATS ARE FOLDED DOWN.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 69,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 69,260 miles

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

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

brake pad clips incorrectly fitted nearside front and offside front

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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P131 JRA is a 1997 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 1997 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 113,156 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 P131 JRA, 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 29 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 JRA registered?

P131 JRA is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P131 JRA safe to buy?

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