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R771 WCY

1998 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,882 mi
Last recorded51,882 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 WCY
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,758 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,997 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,666 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 50,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2009 49,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 48,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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R771 WCY is a 1998 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,200cc 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 R771 WCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R771 WCY registered?

R771 WCY is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R771 WCY safe to buy?

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