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EFK 136T

1979 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 136T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,882 miles

Emissions output erratic in reading

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat Belt Non Locking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Difficult to extend out

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt non Locking

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,721 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis number partially obscured

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 52,100 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion front & rear coil springs

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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EFK 136T is a 1979 Ford Mustang in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFK 136T, 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.

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EFK 136T is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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