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P929 VMJ

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,621 mi
Last recorded161,621 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,621 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 139,741 miles

new front to rear brake pipes made poor

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 124,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 124,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 110,688 miles

condition of front antiroll bar bushes borderline

condition of steering wheel grip

repairs to exhaust

wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2005 94,352 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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P929 VMJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P929 VMJ, 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 P929 VMJ registered?

P929 VMJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P929 VMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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