CarVerify

Free Car Check

R248 PRB

1998 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 PRB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,400 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,948 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox rear pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort only just passed test (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,240 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort only just passed test advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,291 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 52,884 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicators flashing on fast side.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,456 miles

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

Steering rack bushes have slight play.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,891 miles

Front index.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,134 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise index plates.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,457 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
Full Ford Mustang reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R248 PRB is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R248 PRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R248 PRB?

You can check the full history of R248 PRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R248 PRB registered?

R248 PRB is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R248 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 PRB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R248 PRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R248 PRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.