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P825 EAB

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,291 mi
Last recorded133,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 EAB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 130,285 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 130,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 128,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,002 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,789 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,923 miles

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

Rear handbrake low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,473 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Rear Parking brake has only just met requirements

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Rear pads appear low

Rear service brake has only just met requirements

Rear tyres cracking in side walls

Slight play offside front rack arm

engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,653 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel high

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 11 May 2013 112,531 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 112,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,579 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CRRODED

Fail 25 Jan 2012 106,576 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CRRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,796 miles

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

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

rear exhausts fouling on rear axel

Fail 24 Jul 2009 92,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear exhausts fouling on rear axel

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,859 miles

rack slight play front side advise

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,000 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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P825 EAB is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P825 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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P825 EAB is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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