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R843 PEL

1998 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,901 mi
Last recorded167,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 PEL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 167,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Rear Tyre's Tread Low

Pass 11 Jan 2021 163,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Sep 2019 163,037 miles

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Sep 2019 163,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,714 miles

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Sep 2017 143,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 127,528 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,819 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 117,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,819 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,819 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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R843 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R843 PEL, 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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R843 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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