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SOV 203Y

1978 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,818 mi
Last recorded143,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOV 203Y
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2013 143,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 141,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 141,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,114 miles

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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SOV 203Y is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SOV 203Y, 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 SOV 203Y registered?

SOV 203Y is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SOV 203Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOV 203Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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