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VRO 5W

1981 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 5W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,513 miles

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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VRO 5W is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 VRO 5W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRO 5W registered?

VRO 5W is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 July 1981.

Is VRO 5W safe to buy?

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