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R708 SOY

1998 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 SOY
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight brake pedal notchy (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 94,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,298 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,113 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2015 85,113 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,509 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,913 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 75,611 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,750 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,749 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 86,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,589 miles

fuel filter rusted

Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filter rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,169 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

hand brake travel

Fail 3 Dec 2007 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,506 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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R708 SOY is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R708 SOY, 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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R708 SOY is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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