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P814 XDE

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,122 mi
Last recorded101,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 XDE
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,122 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,426 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,426 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

f-no/plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,191 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 70,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,229 miles

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

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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P814 XDE is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P814 XDE, 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 P814 XDE registered?

P814 XDE is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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