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R521 PEL

1998 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

214,038 mi
Last recorded214,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 PEL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 214,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (0.933) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (1.95) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 212,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 212,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 210,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 208,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 208,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak

metal fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 208,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 208,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 199,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 199,733 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 176,522 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head light aims on lower limit

Fail 29 Jul 2016 176,173 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,115 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 144,115 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 142,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp images poor

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r wheel bearing axle assembley

Pass 13 Dec 2012 130,502 miles

oil leak engine

vehicle has lowering kit fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center rear brake lamp has sticker over lense

n/s/f beam image poor

o/s/f beam image poor

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,791 miles

front anti roll bar movement in bushes n/s and o/s

handbrake travel long

o/s/f inner steering rack joint movement

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,846 miles

front pads over half worn

handbrake effort poor

headlamp aims at height limit

roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2009 105,896 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR

front tyre treads worn on edges

lowered suspension fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,450 miles

long handbrake travel

lowered suspension fitted

poor headlamp images

slight brake judder

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 14 Nov 2008 95,449 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

headlamp images poor

long handbrake travel

lowered suspension fitted

slight brake judder

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,825 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

Possible slight play in steering rack

Some wetness around brake master cylinder

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,795 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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R521 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R521 PEL, 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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R521 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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