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P97 TAG

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,693 mi
Last recorded161,693 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 TAG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 161,693 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2012 161,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 133,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 114,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 110,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 104,681 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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P97 TAG is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P97 TAG, 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 P97 TAG registered?

P97 TAG is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P97 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 TAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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