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R486 ENP

1997 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 ENP
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,084 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,620 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 98,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in steering rack rubbers

Pass 14 May 2016 98,121 miles

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 23 May 2015 98,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little 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.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insercure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2011 96,193 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,711 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside inner stop lamp not working.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside registration plate lamp lens damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,711 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside inner stop lamp not working.

Offside registration plate lamp lens damaged.

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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R486 ENP is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R486 ENP, 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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R486 ENP is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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