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P48 NKP

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 NKP
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,681 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 150,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 141,986 miles

Coolant leak

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2010 141,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2009 137,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 137,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 135,125 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 135,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 128,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 121,744 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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P48 NKP is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P48 NKP, 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 P48 NKP registered?

P48 NKP is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P48 NKP safe to buy?

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