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KOT 98P

1976 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,015 mi
Last recorded21,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Mustang49,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 98P
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 19,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,161 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,769 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 5,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 2,112 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 2,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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KOT 98P is a 1976 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 49,508 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 KOT 98P, 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 50 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 KOT 98P registered?

KOT 98P is a 1976 Ford Mustang, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is KOT 98P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOT 98P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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