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PHP 61

1988 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHP 61
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 109,671 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,649 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake hoses and pipes covered in undersill

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,481 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 108,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 107,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 106,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 105,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,461 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 105,104 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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PHP 61 is a 1988 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PHP 61, 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 PHP 61 registered?

PHP 61 is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is PHP 61 safe to buy?

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