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OPM 8M

1973 Ford Mustang

Orange Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPM 8M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 94,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,276 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 27 May 2011 94,140 miles

All tyres perishing

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front chassis corroding

Various suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement

Pass 27 May 2011 94,140 miles

All tyres perishing

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front chassis corroding

Various suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,981 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished and cracking

both centre exhaust mounts splitting

Fail 8 Apr 2009 93,981 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished and cracking

both centre exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2006 93,117 miles

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER LOW IN OUTPUT

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKES MAY REQUIRE SLIGHT ADJUSTEMENT

Fail 21 Oct 2005 93,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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OPM 8M is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Orange with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPM 8M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPM 8M registered?

OPM 8M is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is OPM 8M safe to buy?

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