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R908 RNN

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 RNN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 104,891 miles

2x front dampers weak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust fouls n/s/r damper

n/s/f disc warped - on limit

Fail 6 May 2014 104,855 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2x front dampers weak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust fouls n/s/r damper

n/s/f disc warped - on limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,642 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front shock absorbers weak

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight drag on n/s front brake

Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,640 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front shock absorbers weak

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 May 2012 99,914 miles

Bodywork in poor condition

Front n/side inner wing / wheel arch area corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 99,914 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Bodywork in poor condition

Front n/side inner wing / wheel arch area corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 96,446 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,436 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,580 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play may need attention soon

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 75,690 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,750 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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R908 RNN is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R908 RNN, 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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R908 RNN is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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