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R973 CAK

1998 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,145 mi
Last recorded44,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 CAK
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,582 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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R973 CAK is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R973 CAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 CAK registered?

R973 CAK is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R973 CAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 CAK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R973 CAK have outstanding finance?

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