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P498 NHJ

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 168,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear running to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front slightly pipes up

nearside and offside inner rear wings corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 168,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 161,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 161,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 153,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 144,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 136,515 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 121,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 121,115 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 104,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,153 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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P498 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P498 NHJ, 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 P498 NHJ registered?

P498 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P498 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 NHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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