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SJG 222S

1978 Ford Mustang

Brown Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJG 222S
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,353 miles

O/S/F Brake hose beging to perish/bulge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 56,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s/r hub seal leak.n/s/f shocker getting weak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 55,876 miles

Nearside Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.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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SJG 222S is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Brown with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 65,344 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 SJG 222S, 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 48 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 SJG 222S registered?

SJG 222S is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SJG 222S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJG 222S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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