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P838 VGG

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 VGG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,602 miles

Air bag warning lap on

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front brake discs stronly advised

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 115,602 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Air bag warning lap on

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front brake discs stronly advised

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,095 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,424 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,601 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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P838 VGG is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P838 VGG, 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 P838 VGG registered?

P838 VGG is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P838 VGG safe to buy?

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