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ABW 708X

1982 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,773 mi
Last recorded36,773 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Mustang44,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 708X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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ABW 708X is a 1982 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 ABW 708X, 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 44 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 ABW 708X registered?

ABW 708X is a 1982 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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