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C73 XLM

1986 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Mustang84,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC73 XLM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,780 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 83,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,768 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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C73 XLM is a 1986 Ford Mustang in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 84,151 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 C73 XLM, 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 40 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C73 XLM registered?

C73 XLM is a 1986 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C73 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C73 XLM shows 3 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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