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XUX 213S

1978 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 213S
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r bumper frame corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2010 82,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 82,914 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XUX 213S is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 65,344 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 XUX 213S, 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 48 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 XUX 213S registered?

XUX 213S is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XUX 213S safe to buy?

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