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BUC 515T

1979 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 515T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,064 miles

offside rear shock absorber is bent

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,726 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear lower shock absorber mount is bent

Fail 27 Sep 2014 67,719 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear lower shock absorber mount is bent

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear shockasorber is bent

Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear shock is bent

slight play in steering arm bull joint from box

Fail 21 Jul 2012 67,381 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/r shock absorber mount damaged

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering arm ball joint from box

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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BUC 515T is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,145 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 BUC 515T, 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 47 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 BUC 515T registered?

BUC 515T is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is BUC 515T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUC 515T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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