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P291 UEW

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,643 mi
Last recorded147,643 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UEW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2022 146,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 146,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 140,299 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 140,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2011 131,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 120,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 120,516 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 118,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 118,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P291 UEW is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P291 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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P291 UEW is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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