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NBL 972X

1979 Ford Mustang

Gold Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,460 mi
Last recorded55,460 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 972X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,122 miles

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 51,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 49,899 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

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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NBL 972X is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Gold with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,145 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 NBL 972X, 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 47 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 NBL 972X registered?

NBL 972X is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NBL 972X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBL 972X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NBL 972X have outstanding finance?

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