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P643 YGN

1997 Ford Mustang

Purple Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,962 mi
Last recorded93,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 YGN
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,469 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hand brake high

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,232 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,702 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly "fluffed" in one small area.

Engine bay auxiliary drive-belt slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre cracking/weathering in the valleys of the tread patterns on both shoulders of the tread,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 67,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 66,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 65,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have weathering cracks in the valleys of the tread patterns

Fail 11 May 2011 64,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have weathering cracks in the valleys of the tread patterns

Pass 6 May 2010 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges of tread & cracking in base of tread pattern grooves.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,886 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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P643 YGN is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Purple with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P643 YGN, 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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P643 YGN is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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