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VBY 208E

1974 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1974 Ford Mustang32,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 208E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VBY 208E is a 1974 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 32,166 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 VBY 208E, 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 52 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 VBY 208E registered?

VBY 208E is a 1974 Ford Mustang, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is VBY 208E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 208E shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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