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P796 SEV

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,966 mi
Last recorded76,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 SEV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,966 miles

brake pipes have fresh thick paint

Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,949 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes have fresh thick paint

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,976 miles

see advisory test number 793573587198

Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,378 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexis

slight corrosion on rear transverse brake pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2006 59,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes on flexis corroded

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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P796 SEV is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P796 SEV, 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 P796 SEV registered?

P796 SEV is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P796 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 SEV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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