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SKX 783W

1980 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,387 mi
Last recorded35,387 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 783W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,387 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres cracking on edges (age)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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SKX 783W is a 1980 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKX 783W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKX 783W registered?

SKX 783W is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is SKX 783W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKX 783W shows 3 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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