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P798 EAB

1997 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,223 mi
Last recorded152,223 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 EAB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 147,976 miles

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 16 May 2016 146,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency just met, high travel

play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,157 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount rubbers broken

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake travel

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,565 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2009 143,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 143,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 7 May 2008 142,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 139,885 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 139,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P798 EAB is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P798 EAB, 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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P798 EAB is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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