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DPB 130J

1970 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,544 mi
Last recorded5,544 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Ford Mustang58,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 130J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 5,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 5,383 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,183 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 5,106 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 5,106 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 4,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,137 miles

ns+osf brake hoses splitting advise replaced

Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 1,064 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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DPB 130J is a 1970 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 58,889 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 DPB 130J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPB 130J registered?

DPB 130J is a 1970 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is DPB 130J safe to buy?

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