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OBP 78E

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4723cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 78E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,723cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,001 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,998 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,910 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,910 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,777 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,549 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 86,542 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OBP 78E is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,723cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBP 78E, 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 OBP 78E registered?

OBP 78E is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is OBP 78E safe to buy?

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