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NUV 82Y

1983 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,986 mi
Last recorded12,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Mustang44,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 82Y
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 12,986 miles

Front rad support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 11,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 11,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 11,154 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,886 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / most areas thick under sealed

Fail 27 Nov 2015 10,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake imbalance 29%

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 10,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake imbalance 29%

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 10,878 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exccessive tempary repairs throughout exhaust system

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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NUV 82Y is a 1983 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 44,026 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 NUV 82Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NUV 82Y is a 1983 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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