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P683 RPU

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,549 mi
Last recorded149,549 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 RPU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not producing any white light

no spare wheel fitted at the time of test

sump guard restricting view

Pass 26 May 2016 145,939 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 145,939 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 141,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 136,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 132,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 132,254 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 129,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 129,011 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 122,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 115,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 100,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,616 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 95,933 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 87,898 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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P683 RPU is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P683 RPU, 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 P683 RPU registered?

P683 RPU is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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