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VIJ 289

1989 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,478 mi
Last recorded3,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 289
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 3,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 3,311 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 3,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,871 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 2,484 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 2,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 1,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 653 miles

Center exhaust bobbin deteriating

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 99,898 miles

General rust on floors and chassis .

Light amounts of oil in area of nearside front steering /brake hose .

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake hose showing signs of chafe also ferrule deteriating .

Right hand wiper blade deteriating .

Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 99,519 miles

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 98,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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VIJ 289 is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,008 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 VIJ 289, 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 37 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIJ 289 registered?

VIJ 289 is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 18 June 1989.

Is VIJ 289 safe to buy?

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