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RIB 9219

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,098 mi
Last recorded56,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 9219
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes to master cylinder slightly corroded

damp around master cylinder but no obvious leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (running under master cylinder) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox feed pipes (slight seepage)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 54,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,004 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

battery insecure

o/s/r floor rusted in non proscribed area

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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RIB 9219 is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 9219, 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 RIB 9219 registered?

RIB 9219 is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is RIB 9219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 9219 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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