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NUF 216M

1973 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 3278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,076 mi
Last recorded3,076 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 216M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 3,076 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering damper modified, but not inappropriately to chassis bolt pull out (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,743 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 60 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe on rear fouling

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,453 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,751 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,535 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NUF 216M is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 3,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 NUF 216M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUF 216M registered?

NUF 216M is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is NUF 216M safe to buy?

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