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B983 RLM

1985 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,654 mi
Last recorded62,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Mustang55,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB983 RLM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2008 62,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRE CRACKING BADLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 69,752 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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B983 RLM is a 1985 Ford Mustang in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,573 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 B983 RLM, 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 41 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B983 RLM registered?

B983 RLM is a 1985 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B983 RLM safe to buy?

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