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SPD 894L

1973 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,417 mi
Last recorded81,417 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 894L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,870 miles

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,580 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,511 miles

Slight exhaust leak from middle and tail sections.

power steering pump damp.

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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SPD 894L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPD 894L, 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

How do I check the history of SPD 894L?

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What year was SPD 894L registered?

SPD 894L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is SPD 894L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 894L 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.

Does SPD 894L have outstanding finance?

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