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R855 YVW

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YVW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 121,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,752 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise: both front hub assemblys have slight play

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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R855 YVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel 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 R855 YVW, 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 R855 YVW registered?

R855 YVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R855 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 YVW 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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