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F288 RML

1988 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 RML
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,457 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F288 RML is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F288 RML, 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 F288 RML registered?

F288 RML is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F288 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 RML shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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