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LRL 160J

1981 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 6675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 160J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,602 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

non stanard rear axle,general condition to age of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non standard rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2009 82,382 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes slightly binding

n/s rear outer brake caliper dust seal split

vehicle modifyed

Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,171 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

modifyed rear axle

n/s inner track rod end split pin lose

Pass 4 Aug 2007 80,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s front brake pad pin lose

n/s inner driveshaft u/j worn

non standard axle fitted

vehicle compleatly undersealed

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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LRL 160J is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Black with a 6,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LRL 160J, 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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What year was LRL 160J registered?

LRL 160J is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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