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N242 RDL

1996 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,362 mi
Last recorded101,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 RDL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,362 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,224 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,765 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,707 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,669 miles

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency close to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,518 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency close to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 66,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 66,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,786 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,254 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

offside front lower ball joint noisy

Fail 20 May 2006 50,234 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 37,665 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 37,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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N242 RDL is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N242 RDL, 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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N242 RDL is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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