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RTP 4J

1971 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,067 mi
Last recorded17,067 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTP 4J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,736cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,067 miles

Central Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 4,057 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 1,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 99,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 98,441 miles

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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RTP 4J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 55,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTP 4J, 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 55 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 RTP 4J registered?

RTP 4J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is RTP 4J safe to buy?

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