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ABH 118C

1988 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 118C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 56,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 550,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,409 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

the above items will require attention in near future

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in the tread not showing cords

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in the tread not showing cords

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2010 53,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,545 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,915 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,900 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 50,885 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,885 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 50,817 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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ABH 118C is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 58,828 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 ABH 118C, 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 38 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABH 118C registered?

ABH 118C is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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