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R649 BBK

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 BBK
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 113,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 110,295 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 110,295 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R649 BBK is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R649 BBK, 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 R649 BBK registered?

R649 BBK is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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