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P856 PCR

1997 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,278 mi
Last recorded88,278 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 PCR
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 87,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,240 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides innr sills (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most suspension arm area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 69,074 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 67,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded.

Fail 21 May 2013 67,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 64,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present:front/rear brake pipes,front/rear suspension components,rear fuel lines.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,004 miles

offside rear silencer-baffles loose.

Fail 25 May 2010 55,950 miles

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

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

offside rear silencer-baffles loose.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,219 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,203 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,642 miles

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

both rear flexy hoses show some corrosion to ferrules

rear brake discs in poor condition, advise replace

Fail 12 May 2008 35,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2007 35,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,843 miles

rust corrosion present:front and rear brake discs,front and rear brake hoses connections

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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P856 PCR is a 1997 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P856 PCR, 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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P856 PCR is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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