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MFA 83R

1988 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,824 mi
Last recorded45,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFA 83R
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 38,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 44,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 34,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 32,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 24,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tread starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,065 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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MFA 83R is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MFA 83R, 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 MFA 83R registered?

MFA 83R is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is MFA 83R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFA 83R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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