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N272 OGH

1996 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,687 mi
Last recorded138,687 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 OGH
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 138,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 138,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil around n/s/r brake backplate

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear hand brake only just met the requirements

Fail 18 Jun 2014 138,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,818 miles

all metal brake pipes are slightly coroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 136,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 127,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 127,110 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leaks from both rear hubs

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,970 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 121,883 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 117,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges very close to limit borderline

both headlamps poor beam pattern

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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N272 OGH is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N272 OGH, 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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N272 OGH is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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