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R8 JWN

1998 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 JWN
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,042 miles

Fuel pipes are becoming corroded.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,042 miles

Fuel pipes are becoming corroded.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,023 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering column coupling (Lower). (2.2.B.1g)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Park brake has passed but could do with attention.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal sections of both rear flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake efforts could be better but are acceptable

slight weepage of oil at rear axle seals both sides

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,387 miles

the mileage displayed is in kilometers all previous mileages are allso in kilometers.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,733 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,579 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,832 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 62,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,745 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 55,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 55,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R8 JWN is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc 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 R8 JWN, 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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R8 JWN is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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