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E170 RRP

1988 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 RRP
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 128,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 128,028 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 128,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,933 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,821 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,792 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 27 May 2015 127,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

steering rack bushes cracked

Pass 27 May 2015 127,719 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

steering rack bushes cracked

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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E170 RRP is a 1988 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E170 RRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E170 RRP registered?

E170 RRP is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E170 RRP safe to buy?

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