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R45 UER

1998 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 UER
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,736 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,650 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 146,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,846 miles

engine check light on

engine oil leak

fuel filter heavily corroded (reccomend replacement)

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

power steering system damp

rear brake pipes corroding

rear diff leaking

rear under panel/valance corroded and holed

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Apr 2013 144,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine check light on

engine oil leak

fuel filter heavily corroded (reccomend replacement)

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

power steering system damp

rear brake pipes corroding

rear diff leaking

rear under panel/valance corroded and holed

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2012 143,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,532 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 139,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 136,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 138,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

OSF Sill has slight damage to body-kit

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 138,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

OSF Sill has slight damage to body-kit

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,884 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2008 128,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 122,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 114,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 114,905 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R45 UER is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R45 UER, 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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R45 UER is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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