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S49 LGA

1998 Ford Mustang

Purple Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,931 mi
Last recorded44,931 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 LGA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all flexi pipe ferules slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,157 miles

all flexi pipe ferules slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,016 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S49 LGA is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Purple with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S49 LGA, 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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What year was S49 LGA registered?

S49 LGA is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S49 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 LGA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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