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N766 PYJ

1996 Ford Mustang

Multi-colour Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 144,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,708 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 141,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,235 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 138,235 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Body panel slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,648 miles

rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,113 miles

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 130,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,099 miles

exhaust slight leak just met requirements

Fail 16 Dec 2014 128,099 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slight leak just met requirements

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 123,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 119,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 115,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake pads on limit

n/s and o/s rear axle brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 102,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 100,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,282 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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N766 PYJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Multi-colour with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N766 PYJ, 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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What year was N766 PYJ registered?

N766 PYJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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