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F381 DOM

1988 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 DOM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 47,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,658 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 47,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,514 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,441 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,499 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,141 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 41,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 41,869 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F381 DOM is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F381 DOM, 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 F381 DOM registered?

F381 DOM is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F381 DOM safe to buy?

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