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N438 NCW

1996 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 NCW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,500 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes rear corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,603 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 91,573 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident to fuel and brake pipes

rear fog light switch loose

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,398 miles

both front headlamps are deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake pipes corroding across front cross member

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,398 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake pipes corroding across front cross member

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,921 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,443 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,990 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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N438 NCW is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N438 NCW, 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 N438 NCW registered?

N438 NCW is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N438 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 NCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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