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R881 AKN

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,447 mi
Last recorded191,447 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 AKN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 191,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 183,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 176,117 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 176,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 164,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 155,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 146,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 112,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake pipes rusty †osf wheel bearing has play

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,170 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 98,170 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R881 AKN is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R881 AKN, 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 R881 AKN registered?

R881 AKN is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R881 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 AKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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