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P770 OPU

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 OPU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,527 miles

steering idler box bushes have deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 140,527 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

steering idler box bushes have deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipes

only 2mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

outer cover of the steering wheel becoming insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 131,418 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 131,413 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 129,539 miles

both rear and the n/s front under arch areas weak.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 126,686 miles

no rearmost seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2008 126,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

no rearmost seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2007 122,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,588 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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P770 OPU 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 72.7%.

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 P770 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P770 OPU registered?

P770 OPU is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P770 OPU safe to buy?

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