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N987 PUD

1996 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,375 mi
Last recorded122,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 PUD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,375 miles

Exhaust knocking on fuel tank shield

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 12 years old

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 121,264 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension has been severely lowered

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer anti roll bar rubbers perishing

Front battery lose in the tray but secure

Front brake pad linings getting low

Front slight play in steering rack

Rear all exhaust hanging rubber mounts perishing and cracking . will need replacement very soon . secure at the moment .

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear spare wheel tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear 3 x rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,172 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,169 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,105 miles

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

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

n/s/r exhaust mounting split

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,103 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r exhaust mounting split

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,328 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,992 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,078 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,323 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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N987 PUD is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N987 PUD, 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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N987 PUD is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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