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R423 VRH

1998 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 VRH
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R423 VRH is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R423 VRH, 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 R423 VRH registered?

R423 VRH is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R423 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 VRH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R423 VRH have outstanding finance?

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