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EBL 542V

1979 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,984 mi
Last recorded49,984 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 542V
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,289 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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EBL 542V is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBL 542V, 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 EBL 542V registered?

EBL 542V is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 17 December 1979.

Is EBL 542V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBL 542V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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