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PIL 9280

1998 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,494 mi
Last recorded33,494 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 9280
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,494 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 32,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 31,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,918 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,724 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,363 miles

rear lower shocker bushes perished

slight play in steering ideler from box

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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PIL 9280 is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PIL 9280, 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 PIL 9280 registered?

PIL 9280 is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is PIL 9280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 9280 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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