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FYW 465V

1979 Ford Mustang

Gold Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 465V
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,896 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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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FYW 465V is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Gold with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FYW 465V, 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 FYW 465V registered?

FYW 465V is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYW 465V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 465V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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