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HFC 315Y

1981 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,184 mi
Last recorded32,184 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFC 315Y
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and lower (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,468 miles

rear brake pipes have surface rust

surface rust under car in several places

Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes have surface rust

surface rust under car in several places

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,431 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 31,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust slightly blowing

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes covered in surface rust

transmission oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,121 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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HFC 315Y is a 1981 Ford Mustang in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 HFC 315Y, 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 45 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFC 315Y is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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