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P823 GPA

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,281 mi
Last recorded68,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 GPA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,525 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,961 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 64,242 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 11 May 2010 63,419 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 63,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 56,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 1 May 2009 56,335 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 22 May 2008 53,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,802 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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P823 GPA is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P823 GPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P823 GPA registered?

P823 GPA is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P823 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P823 GPA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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