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SKK 427H

1978 Ford Mustang

Orange Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,892 mi
Last recorded64,892 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 427H
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,892 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

various steering joints have very slight play adding to a slightly vague feel in the steering

Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,535 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,397 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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SKK 427H is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Orange with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 65,344 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 SKK 427H, 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 48 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKK 427H registered?

SKK 427H is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is SKK 427H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKK 427H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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