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ARO 740N

1974 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,443 mi
Last recorded38,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Mustang32,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 740N
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,168 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 37,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,151 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting on rear of both sills

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,249 miles

corrosion starting on off side rear inner sill

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,786 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,566 miles

Corrosion offside rear inner sill.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 19,764 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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ARO 740N is a 1974 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 32,166 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 ARO 740N, 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 52 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 ARO 740N registered?

ARO 740N is a 1974 Ford Mustang, first registered on 29 August 1974.

Is ARO 740N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARO 740N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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