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P112 VRE

1997 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VRE
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,063 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION...

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective HANGER MISSING... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FLEXI TO METAL JOINT... (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,705 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

parking brake criteria only just met/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,871 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake hose to caliper metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along underside of vehicle ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside exhaust second to last mounting bracket broken but exhaust still well supported

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear showing signs (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,859 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,857 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread and slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on center tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread and slight damage to outer wall

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,473 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded , both rear tyres slight out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,549 miles

surface corrosion to brake and fuel lines , suspension components and underside , both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,175 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 40,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,576 miles

signs of corrosion of rear brake pipes

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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P112 VRE is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P112 VRE, 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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P112 VRE is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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