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STM 240W

1980 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,421 mi
Last recorded25,421 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 240W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,212 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 19,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F track rod end boot slightly weeping

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,542 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F track rod end boot slightly weeping

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front track rod boot weaping slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,714 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in right hand front tyre sidewall cords not showing

right hand rear wheel arch beginning to corrode

slight play in steering colomn ajuster

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 12,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 10,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 5,685 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 5,644 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

n/s/f brake slightly binding.not affecting results.

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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STM 240W is a 1980 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 STM 240W, 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.

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What year was STM 240W registered?

STM 240W is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is STM 240W safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 240W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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