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PHJ 356K

1998 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,815 mi
Last recorded17,815 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 356K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 13,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,241 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 11,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 4,300 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,468 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 90,118 miles

nearside rear foot and handbrake effort low

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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PHJ 356K is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,619 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 PHJ 356K, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHJ 356K registered?

PHJ 356K is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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