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P439 TDX

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 TDX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 119,162 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 119,161 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside headlight has only just passed

Pass 31 Oct 2006 111,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 111,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 104,938 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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P439 TDX is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P439 TDX, 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 P439 TDX registered?

P439 TDX is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P439 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 TDX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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