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N839 CBL

1996 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 CBL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 97,085 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,208 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills nt checked due to covers

Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hose taped up (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills nt checked due to covers

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,118 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres sidewalls are perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,627 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber boot is split the ball joint is noisey but has no play

Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake has alot of travel

nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber boot is split the ball joint is noisey but has no play

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside type perished

Fail 23 Oct 2006 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre heavily perished

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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N839 CBL is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N839 CBL, 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 N839 CBL registered?

N839 CBL is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N839 CBL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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