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1217 FS

1978 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,650 mi
Last recorded1,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1217 FS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 1,650 miles

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

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

Vehicle identification number on nearside of engine bay faded / difficult to read

Fail 3 Feb 2023 1,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 4,878 miles

Vehicle identification number on nearside of engine bay faded / difficult to read

Pass 7 Oct 2020 4,419 miles

Vehicle identification number on nearside of engine bay faded / difficult to read

Pass 7 Oct 2019 3,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle identification number on nearside of engine bay faded / difficult to read

Pass 27 Oct 2018 2,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 2,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 2,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 1,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 1,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 1,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 1,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 1,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 1,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 8 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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1217 FS is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1978 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 65,344 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 1217 FS, 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 48 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 1217 FS registered?

1217 FS is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is 1217 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1217 FS 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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