1988 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · E170 RRP
1988 Ford Mustang (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 128,050 km. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 128,050 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E170 RRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 128,050 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E170 RRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Mustang (E170 RRP) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
E170 RRP Odometer History
- 08/11/2023128,023 km
- 14/12/2023128,028 km+5 km
- 11/07/2025128,037 km+9 km
- 15/07/2025128,042 km+5 km
- 20/07/2026128,050 km+8 km
Average of roughly 10 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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