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P987 RBK

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,149 mi
Last recorded100,149 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 RBK
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,149 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,530 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2008 81,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 81,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,564 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 77,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre cut

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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P987 RBK is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P987 RBK, 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 P987 RBK registered?

P987 RBK is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P987 RBK safe to buy?

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