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PPR 129W

1981 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 3250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPR 129W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2020 24,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 24,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,618 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 19,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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PPR 129W is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 3,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 PPR 129W, 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 45 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 PPR 129W registered?

PPR 129W is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 23 June 1981.

Is PPR 129W safe to buy?

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