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R833 ADP

1998 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,899 mi
Last recorded174,899 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 ADP
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 174,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 172,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 172,850 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 171,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 169,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 166,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 162,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 156,263 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,320 miles

advise brake line corrosion

advise hand brake lever travel

Fail 27 Nov 2014 151,320 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brake line corrosion

advise hand brake lever travel

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 140,187 miles

advise slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 136,285 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 136,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,204 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 127,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Handbrake travel

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,775 miles

Middle of rear tyres geting low

heade lamps dis colour

n/s/font suspension arme rubber gator split on ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 98,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,921 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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R833 ADP is a 1998 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R833 ADP, 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 R833 ADP registered?

R833 ADP is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R833 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 ADP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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