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PIA 1969

1980 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,296 mi
Last recorded7,296 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 1969
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 7,296 miles

General advancing corrosion to body panels

Slight play in N/S and O/S front suspension

Windscreen scratched

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,118 miles

Enginre oil leaks

Handbrake cable in rusty condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear arches corroding inner arch

Rear brake pipes corroded but serviceable

Slight play in steering control mechanism but stioll serviceable

Windscreen washers weak but do provide windscreen with washer fluid

front indicator lenses faded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 3,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 2,943 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion in numerous areas

Fail 21 May 2008 1,490 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 1,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PIA 1969 is a 1980 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,542 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 PIA 1969, 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 46 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PIA 1969 is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 16 April 1980.

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