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MMT 400X

1981 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,844 mi
Last recorded32,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMT 400X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,844 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre cracking

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 32,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cracking.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 32,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,680 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,769 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 25,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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MMT 400X is a 1981 Ford Mustang in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MMT 400X, 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 MMT 400X registered?

MMT 400X is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 August 1981.

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