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P988 GPA

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 GPA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,539 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt pretensioner missing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

drivers seat belt pretensioner missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,522 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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P988 GPA is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P988 GPA, 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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What year was P988 GPA registered?

P988 GPA is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P988 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 GPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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