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N98 LAT

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 LAT
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 57,618 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 57,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 53,764 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 53,756 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake performance below limit

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,188 miles

Lower nearside and offside body sills obscured by protection shields

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,188 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower nearside and offside body sills obscured by protection shields

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 4 May 2021 50,615 miles

Lower nearside and offside under body / sill protectors fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Slight oil leak from rear prop seal

Pass 19 May 2020 50,552 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower nearside and offside under body / sill protectors fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 50,198 miles

Lower under body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front slight play to lower steering column uj joint

Pass 31 May 2018 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering column lower shaft joint slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber support mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2017 49,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall / also worn on inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread / also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished ()

Offside Rear exhaust support rubber perished / weak

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,675 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges & perishing

front brake pads worn to approx,5-6mm

n/s/rear tyer perishing & nail in tread

o/s/rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

rear brake pads worn to approx,5-6mm

stone chip in drivers view

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 45,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N98 LAT is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N98 LAT, 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 N98 LAT registered?

N98 LAT is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N98 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 LAT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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