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P408 KEG

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KEG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 140,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 139,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 133,059 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 127,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2009 121,321 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,883 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 114,883 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 102,594 miles

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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P408 KEG is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P408 KEG, 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 P408 KEG registered?

P408 KEG is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P408 KEG safe to buy?

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