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R980 KDD

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,593 mi
Last recorded227,593 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 KDD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 227,593 miles

brake pipes running under vehicle showing corrosion

small chips in screen a zone

vehicle underside dry and showing slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2010 211,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 200,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 194,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 190,391 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 190,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 188,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 163,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 163,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 134,687 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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R980 KDD is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R980 KDD, 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 R980 KDD registered?

R980 KDD is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R980 KDD safe to buy?

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