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TLM 83M

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,233 mi
Last recorded10,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLM 83M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,768cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion showing on rear spring

general wear in steering

showing general underbody surface corrosion

slight oil leak on engine / gearbox

Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,656 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 9,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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TLM 83M is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLM 83M, 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.

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What year was TLM 83M registered?

TLM 83M is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 11 September 1973.

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