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P896 DTV

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,697 mi
Last recorded130,697 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 DTV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 130,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,606 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 128,568 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 126,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 126,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 123,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 123,534 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,863 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,850 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2008 107,725 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 107,725 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 95,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 95,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight reserve travel in the handbrake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P896 DTV is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P896 DTV, 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 P896 DTV registered?

P896 DTV is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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