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P788 RVS

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 RVS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,718 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 144,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 137,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 132,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 132,795 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 128,060 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 128,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 122,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 119,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 105,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,337 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fan belt squeek.

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

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

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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P788 RVS is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P788 RVS, 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 P788 RVS registered?

P788 RVS is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P788 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 RVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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