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N490 MPV

1996 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,964 mi
Last recorded71,964 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 MPV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 71,964 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 70,241 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 50,158 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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N490 MPV is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N490 MPV, 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

How do I check the history of N490 MPV?

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What year was N490 MPV registered?

N490 MPV is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N490 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 MPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N490 MPV have outstanding finance?

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