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N888 PVS

1996 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 PVS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 70,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,439 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 65,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlight images very poor

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,245 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM STRUT IS DAMP

POOR HEADLAMP AIM IMAGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

THE STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,014 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

plastic covers fitted over both outer sills making inspection of sills difficult.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,410 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

battery insecure

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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N888 PVS is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N888 PVS, 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 N888 PVS registered?

N888 PVS is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N888 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 PVS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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