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N239 JCR

1996 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

570,114 mi
Last recorded570,114 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 JCR
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 570,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 149,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

only have two seats offside and nearside

Fail 20 Aug 2018 149,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

Nearside Rear floor holed at shock absorber top mount

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 144,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 14,240 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded.

high level stop lamp not fully working.

nearside rear tyre is cracked.

nearside rear wheel rim has slight damage.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 139,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 135,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,186 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 124,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 117,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 111,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 111,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 102,912 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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N239 JCR is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 84,786 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 N239 JCR, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N239 JCR is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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