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R883 PEL

1998 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 PEL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 109,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 109,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 101,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,329 miles

Nearside outer stop light inop(x4)fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,979 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,731 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 130,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has excessive free travel.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

steering rack rubber mountings worn.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,149 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake has excessive free travel.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

steering rack rubber mountings worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight play in o/s. steering rack end joint.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,976 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight play in o/s. steering rack end joint.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,479 miles

headlamps converted from continental beam patterns.

plastic trimks fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,271 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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R883 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R883 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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R883 PEL is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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