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CUB 9T

1978 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUB 9T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,969 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,959 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear inne wheel arch holed and corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside upper sill step slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear spring mountings corroded but solid

Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside inner wheel arch/body holed and corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside upper sill step slightly corroded

rear spring mounting plates corroded but solid

slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 63,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear side light and brake light out

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,773 miles

both front tyres split on outer tread

brake pipes covered with outer cover look corroded

o/s/r tyre outer edge bald

Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres split on outer tread

o/s/r tyre outer edge bald

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

offside rear brake slightly down on nearside

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

nearside tyre soft

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,684 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CUB 9T is a 1978 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CUB 9T, 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 CUB 9T registered?

CUB 9T is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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