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NPX 849D

1985 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,825 mi
Last recorded23,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Mustang55,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 849D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 22,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,801 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,634 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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NPX 849D is a 1985 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,573 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 NPX 849D, 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 41 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 NPX 849D?

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What year was NPX 849D registered?

NPX 849D is a 1985 Ford Mustang, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is NPX 849D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPX 849D shows 19 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 NPX 849D have outstanding finance?

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