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R844 TDT

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,238 mi
Last recorded177,238 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 TDT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 177,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 177,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 176,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 172,666 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Exhaust flexi poor

Front to rear brake pipes poorly secured and routed

Front wipers poor

Nearside and offside front brake flexi metal ends have advanced corrosion

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside wiper box

Fail 25 Mar 2011 172,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Exhaust flexi poor

Front to rear brake pipes poorly secured and routed

Front wipers poor

Nearside and offside front brake flexi metal ends have advanced corrosion

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside wiper box

Pass 22 Apr 2010 165,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 165,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corrided

Pass 25 Apr 2009 152,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion nsr sill

Fail 23 Apr 2009 152,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion nsr sill

Pass 15 Apr 2008 139,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 126,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,733 miles

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

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

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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R844 TDT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R844 TDT, 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 R844 TDT registered?

R844 TDT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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