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MFX 73G

1988 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,377 mi
Last recorded50,377 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 73G
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,377 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advise considerable play in o/s wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,322 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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MFX 73G is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Black with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 58,828 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 MFX 73G, 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 38 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 MFX 73G registered?

MFX 73G is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is MFX 73G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFX 73G shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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