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P132 UPW

1997 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 UPW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 59,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 59,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,751 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 57,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

only just met balance requirements

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,119 miles

sills coverd

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt cracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 97,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt cracking

battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,172 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,013 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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P132 UPW is a 1997 Ford Mustang in White with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P132 UPW, 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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P132 UPW is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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