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XGC 826M

1989 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,996 mi
Last recorded7,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 826M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 7,995 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 7,284 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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XGC 826M is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGC 826M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGC 826M registered?

XGC 826M is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is XGC 826M safe to buy?

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