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YPA 79S

1976 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,882 mi
Last recorded12,882 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Mustang49,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 79S
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 12,882 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 12,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 10,791 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring retaining clips deteriorating

Offside Rear leaf spring retaining clips deteriorating

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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YPA 79S is a 1976 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 49,508 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 YPA 79S, 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 50 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 YPA 79S registered?

YPA 79S is a 1976 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is YPA 79S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPA 79S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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