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SPE 106L

1973 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,084 mi
Last recorded57,084 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 106L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs wearing thin

front wheels binding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,099 miles

automatic gearbox oil pipes to front rad are poorly secured as they run under engine block

offside front inner wing / strut top mounting perscribed area has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes at rear rusty

pas pipes poorly secured

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,679 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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SPE 106L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SPE 106L, 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 SPE 106L?

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What year was SPE 106L registered?

SPE 106L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is SPE 106L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 106L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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