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JTR 98D

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4833cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,241 mi
Last recorded48,241 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 98D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,833cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2013 48,241 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

park brake cables fouling propshaft

park brake pivot lever by propshaft bent

Pass 23 May 2013 47,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 47,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,159 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,151 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 459,406 miles

exhaust leaking

leak from power steering

slight play in n/s/r wheel

unable to clearly see front inner pads

Pass 9 May 2007 45,219 miles

OSF TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 5 May 2006 44,270 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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JTR 98D is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,833cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 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 JTR 98D, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTR 98D registered?

JTR 98D is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is JTR 98D safe to buy?

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