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N888 MUS

1999 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Mustang64,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,653 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 105,653 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 105,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,583 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,550 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,977 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,529 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,284 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2005 13,432 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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N888 MUS is a 1999 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N888 MUS, 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 27 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N888 MUS registered?

N888 MUS is a 1999 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N888 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 MUS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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