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PGK 261L

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,702 mi
Last recorded19,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 261L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,627 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,501 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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PGK 261L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PGK 261L, 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 PGK 261L registered?

PGK 261L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is PGK 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 261L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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