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T288 VJN

1999 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Mustang64,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 VJN
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 110,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 107,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 105,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres misshaped on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2022 100,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,944 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,896 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,212 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 7 Feb 2009 87,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,360 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,664 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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T288 VJN is a 1999 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,764 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 T288 VJN, 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 27 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 T288 VJN registered?

T288 VJN is a 1999 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T288 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 VJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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