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R83 LHK

1998 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,311 mi
Last recorded62,311 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 LHK
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 62,311 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard x2 (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard x2 (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,609 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,317 miles

front pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,525 miles

all four tyre treads deteriorating on outer edges

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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R83 LHK is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R83 LHK, 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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R83 LHK is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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