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R716 XSW

1998 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,563 mi
Last recorded39,563 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 XSW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 33,002 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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R716 XSW is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R716 XSW, 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 R716 XSW registered?

R716 XSW is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R716 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 XSW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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