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P816 PRT

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,619 mi
Last recorded165,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 PRT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 165,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 161,105 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 160,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 158,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 156,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 151,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 146,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,591 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,693 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 88,719 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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P816 PRT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P816 PRT, 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 P816 PRT registered?

P816 PRT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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