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P389 STW

1997 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 STW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 70,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 68,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,972 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 65,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear cuts in tyre

Oil leak rear diff ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear trailing arms leaking oil

both rear tyres cracked

catalytic converters broken up

dent in engine sump pan

Pass 23 May 2016 64,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 59,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,104 miles

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,324 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 32,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,920 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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P389 STW is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P389 STW, 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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What year was P389 STW registered?

P389 STW is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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