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YYK 739T

1979 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,933 mi
Last recorded11,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYK 739T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,735 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YYK 739T is a 1979 Ford Mustang in White with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYK 739T, 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.

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What year was YYK 739T registered?

YYK 739T is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 19 January 1979.

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