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N344 MDE

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 MDE
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes around abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Fuel And Brake Lines

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,794 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,091 miles

Eml light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,670 miles

Eml light on

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,946 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,089 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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N344 MDE is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 N344 MDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N344 MDE registered?

N344 MDE is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N344 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 MDE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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