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P638 KFC

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 KFC
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,548 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor scratches to windscreen

nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

parking brake pedal has long travel

rattle from front suspension

Pass 31 May 2008 72,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,829 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 68,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 66,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P638 KFC is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P638 KFC, 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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P638 KFC is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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