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NPB 82W

1981 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 2301cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,250 mi
Last recorded54,250 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 82W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,301cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NPB 82W is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Green with a 2,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NPB 82W, 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

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What year was NPB 82W registered?

NPB 82W is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is NPB 82W safe to buy?

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