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VTC 956T

1979 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 956T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,202 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,153 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 60,137 miles

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

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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VTC 956T is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,145 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 VTC 956T, 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 47 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 VTC 956T registered?

VTC 956T is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VTC 956T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTC 956T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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