1988 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · E170 RRP

The 1988 Ford Mustang presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 15 July 2025 at 128,042 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared the July 2025 test without defects after a failed attempt four days earlier at 128,037 miles that also listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior records from December 2023 and June 2021 show further passes with zero defects, and a November 2023 failure likewise recorded no defects. The odometer shows 128,042 miles against 38 years of age, equating to roughly 3,370 miles per year and confirming very light use for a classic American coupé. Between the June 2021 test at 127,933 miles and the November 2023 failure at 128,023 miles the car covered only 90 miles across over two years, indicating extended periods of storage. From late 2023 to mid 2025 the mileage rose by just 19 miles, so the sparse, clean record gives no evidence of consumable wear or drivetrain stress through accumulation. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on chassis rails and floor pans, as a 1988 Mustang stored for long intervals is prone to hidden rust despite zero MOT advisories. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for perishing or binding after prolonged inactivity, since static standing degrades rubber and seizes hydraulic components without triggering test faults. Verify the exhaust system and emissions hardware for age-related degradation, and confirm the two zero-defect failures were clerical rather than concealed mechanical rejects.