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JGC 380C

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 380C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,580 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,514 miles

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

oil leak

slight blow in exhaust

slight pas leak

slight play in steering linkages

steering idler slightly worn

suspect slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,176 miles

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

Power steering system has a slight leak

Steering idler arm is slightly worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,554 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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JGC 380C is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGC 380C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGC 380C registered?

JGC 380C is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is JGC 380C safe to buy?

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