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P50 OHV

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 OHV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,446 miles

both headlamps dip down to n/s then go flat

brake pipes at front to abs unit going slightly rusty

fuel filter going rusty

n/s reverse light inop

rear wheels stiff to turn, brakes sticking?

sill lips both side damaged front and rear

slight oil leak, rear diff

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,973 miles

front cross memeber below radiator corroded

handbrake lever on calipers not returning all way back? and offside cable outer cover damaged

handbrake travel high

headlamp pattern poor both sides

offside front brake flexy metal clip missing been plastic tied on

offside rear brake flexy to chassic pin loose

Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,973 miles

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

front cross memeber below radiator corroded

handbrake lever on calipers not returning all way back? and offside cable outer cover damaged

handbrake travel high

headlamp pattern poor both sides

offside front brake flexy metal clip missing been plastic tied on

offside rear brake flexy to chassic pin loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 60,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,690 miles

(ALL FOUR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT)

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

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

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

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

lambda reading from offside exhaust sightly higher than nearside exhaust

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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P50 OHV is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P50 OHV, 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 P50 OHV registered?

P50 OHV is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P50 OHV safe to buy?

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