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P179 UEW

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,398 mi
Last recorded135,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 UEW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 135,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 135,362 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,516 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,849 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,683 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,683 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f headlight lense faded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,097 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 50,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,778 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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P179 UEW is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc 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 P179 UEW, 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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P179 UEW is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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