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N481 BRC

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 BRC
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,579 miles

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,451 miles

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross front to A.B.S pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Steering rack mounting bushs slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,224 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advisery; front steering rack mounting bushes worn

advisery; offside repeater lense broken

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,643 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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N481 BRC is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N481 BRC, 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 N481 BRC registered?

N481 BRC is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N481 BRC safe to buy?

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