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E497 CRM

1988 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 CRM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 21,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 21,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 20,319 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 20,268 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 20,141 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

unable test fuel cap

Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 19,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test fuel cap

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,762 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 17,399 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,696 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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E497 CRM is a 1988 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E497 CRM, 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 E497 CRM registered?

E497 CRM is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E497 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 CRM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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