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N729 EVV

1996 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,505 mi
Last recorded176,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 EVV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 176,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 175,728 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 174,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 173,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 170,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has slight scratches

Fail 26 Feb 2021 170,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 1 Oct 2013 169,288 miles

All brake pipes are surface corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are perished

N/S/R number plate lamp cover is missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 169,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All brake pipes are surface corroded

Both front headlights discoloured

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

Front no plate is slight damaged

O/S/F Wiper blade is split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 164,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 157,467 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes underbody

Fail 3 Sep 2010 157,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2009 137,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

squeek on front suspension

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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N729 EVV is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N729 EVV, 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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N729 EVV is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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