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FAV 43C

1989 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 43C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,679 miles

ALL Tyres perishing in Tread area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Slight fluid seepage around Transmission.

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

Pass 6 May 2014 54,241 miles

all tyres perished in tread

oil leaks (x3) minor

Fail 6 May 2014 54,241 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

all tyres perished in tread

oil leaks (x3) minor

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,164 miles

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

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

all tyres heavily perished on outer edges

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

small coolant leak from matrix area

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,062 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Wiper Blades deteriorating.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,881 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,317 miles

Slight play in ALL Steering joints. Grease.

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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FAV 43C is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,008 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 FAV 43C, 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 37 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 FAV 43C registered?

FAV 43C is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is FAV 43C safe to buy?

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