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P198 HBC

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,963 mi
Last recorded180,963 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 HBC
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 180,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 160,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 142,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drivers side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,658 miles

all four metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,583 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 May 2012 88,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 82,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 72,622 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,609 miles

brake disc's rusty

brake pipe's rusty

perrishing to tyre's

Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

brake disc's rusty

brake pipe's rusty

perrishing to tyre's

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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P198 HBC is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P198 HBC, 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 P198 HBC registered?

P198 HBC is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P198 HBC safe to buy?

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