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P266 HLV

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,395 mi
Last recorded91,395 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 HLV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,124 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,854 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,854 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,978 miles

battery insecure

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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P266 HLV is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P266 HLV, 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 P266 HLV registered?

P266 HLV is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P266 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 HLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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