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PLH 173L

1973 Ford Mustang

Purple Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 173L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 95,817 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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PLH 173L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Purple with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PLH 173L, 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 PLH 173L registered?

PLH 173L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 April 1973.

Is PLH 173L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 173L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLH 173L have outstanding finance?

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