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E899 FNM

1988 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 FNM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 136,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 136,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box flange bottom area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 135,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,466 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator has slight seepage of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 134,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator has slight seepage of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 134,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,123 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,399 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 196,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 194,584 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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E899 FNM is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 58,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E899 FNM, 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 38 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 E899 FNM registered?

E899 FNM is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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