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R998 YWC

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,571 mi
Last recorded58,571 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 YWC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 58,571 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,159 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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R998 YWC is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R998 YWC, 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 R998 YWC registered?

R998 YWC is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R998 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 YWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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