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M16 TNG

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 TNG
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 53,394 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 53,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking brake servo hydrolic . working off power assist steering pump for braking assist (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,508 miles

both head lamp images very poor

nearside steering rack end has a lot of free play

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight aims poor american import

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,942 miles

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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M16 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M16 TNG, 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.

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M16 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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