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P716 WKX

1997 Ford GT

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford GT29,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 WKX
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 77,766 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 77,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 May 2011 72,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,767 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,810 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,536 miles

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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P716 WKX is a 1997 Ford GT in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 29,203 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P716 WKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Ford GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P716 WKX registered?

P716 WKX is a 1997 Ford GT, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P716 WKX safe to buy?

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