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R448 OEB

1998 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,465 mi
Last recorded117,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 OEB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,465 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,609 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 104,578 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,005 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 82,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,955 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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R448 OEB is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R448 OEB, 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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R448 OEB is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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