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B16 GXM

1998 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,405 mi
Last recorded75,405 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GXM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 75,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 75,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,938 miles

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,344 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s front tyre wall damage air bag warning

Pass 29 Nov 2005 64,475 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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B16 GXM is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,619 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 B16 GXM, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 GXM registered?

B16 GXM is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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