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ACD 324T

1978 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,155 mi
Last recorded73,155 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 324T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 73,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold down pipe area (7.1.2)

Front subframe damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

auto box fluid leak

fuel pipes corroded

slight bind offside front

suspension bushes deteriorated

underside corrode not holed

Fail 9 May 2018 73,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front subframe damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

auto box fluid leak

fuel pipes corroded

slight bind offside front

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area both sides (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front subframe damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak auto box fluid ()

suspension bushes cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear spring eye bushes deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,070 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear spring eye bushes deteriated

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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ACD 324T is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACD 324T, 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.

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What year was ACD 324T registered?

ACD 324T is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 November 1978.

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