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P283 CRN

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 CRN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,299 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2013 3,275 miles

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,252 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,208 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,505 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust is corroded in various places.

Front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front exhaust flexy section is starting to leak.

Metal brake pipes on rear axle are corroding.

O/s rear brake works a bit better than n/s.

Oil leaks.

Oil level was not showing on dipstick, topped up to carry out emission test.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 85,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust is corroded in various places.

Front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front exhaust flexy section is starting to leak.

Metal brake pipes on rear axle are corroding.

Oil leaks.

Oil level was not showing on dipstick, topped up to carry out emission test.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,310 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,310 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,461 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 63,099 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 58,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P283 CRN is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P283 CRN, 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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P283 CRN is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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