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JAR 603V

1979 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,301 mi
Last recorded34,301 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAR 603V
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,190 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,179 miles

REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

SUSPENSION SOFT

Pass 22 Oct 2005 3,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 3,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JAR 603V is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JAR 603V, 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 JAR 603V registered?

JAR 603V is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JAR 603V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAR 603V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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