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P985 HAY

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,440 mi
Last recorded112,440 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 HAY
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,404 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,152 miles

1.long handbrake travel 2.slight blow on rear exhaust silencers

Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,358 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,321 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 101,542 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake close to reserve travel

Fail 7 Dec 2009 101,542 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake close to reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,223 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 97,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 91,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P985 HAY is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P985 HAY, 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 P985 HAY registered?

P985 HAY is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P985 HAY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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