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RBD 168Y

1983 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Mustang44,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 168Y
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 98,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 98,055 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,639 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED ON UNDERBODY AND ON REPAIRS.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,639 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 94,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f has slight brake bind

Pass 24 Oct 2006 90,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

overall brake effort low

rear exhaust rubber weak

slight play in steering rack

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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RBD 168Y is a 1983 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RBD 168Y, 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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What year was RBD 168Y registered?

RBD 168Y is a 1983 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RBD 168Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 168Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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