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NFV 852X

1981 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFV 852X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 24,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,112 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 24,110 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,815 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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NFV 852X is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFV 852X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFV 852X?

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What year was NFV 852X registered?

NFV 852X is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is NFV 852X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFV 852X 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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