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N731 AAW

1996 Ford Mustang

Purple Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,360 mi
Last recorded204,360 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 AAW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2024 204,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 200,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 201,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 196,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 191,941 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 168,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 149,212 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 148,279 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 145,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 143,506 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slight wear and corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 139,439 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 128,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 118,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 107,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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N731 AAW is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Purple with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N731 AAW, 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 N731 AAW registered?

N731 AAW is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 July 1996.

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