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R969 RKY

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,383 mi
Last recorded106,383 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 RKY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres unevenly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper excessively deteriorated

Rubber bush on exhaust bracket deteriorated

Vee belt slipping when headlamps operated

Exhaust has slight leak at manifold

Fail 13 Jan 2009 89,561 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres unevenly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper excessively deteriorated

Rubber bush on exhaust bracket deteriorated

Vee belt slipping when headlamps operated

Exhaust has slight leak at manifold

Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,613 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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R969 RKY is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R969 RKY, 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 R969 RKY registered?

R969 RKY is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R969 RKY safe to buy?

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