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R933 OBM

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 OBM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,126 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 226,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,213 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 205,552 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 205,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 182,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 148,405 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 148,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 134,667 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2006 134,275 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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R933 OBM is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple 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 R933 OBM, 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 R933 OBM registered?

R933 OBM is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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