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TMP 178S

1978 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,547 mi
Last recorded81,547 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMP 178S
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 78,366 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front top suspension ball joint.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,735 miles

ns cable slight kink

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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TMP 178S is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TMP 178S, 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 TMP 178S registered?

TMP 178S is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is TMP 178S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMP 178S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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