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JPR 171V

1980 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,295 mi
Last recorded6,295 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPR 171V
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 6,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 6,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,871 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,482 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing not welded to outer wheel arch

co at 8%

dampness around rear brake drums

surface rust on many brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2017 4,482 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear inner wing not welded to outer wheel arch

co at 8%

dampness around rear brake drums

surface rust on many brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 4,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 4,207 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 3,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 3,418 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 3,399 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 3,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 2,895 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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JPR 171V is a 1980 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,542 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 JPR 171V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPR 171V is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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