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YMB 986J

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 986J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,517 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,221 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,902 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,086 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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YMB 986J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YMB 986J, 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

How do I check the history of YMB 986J?

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What year was YMB 986J registered?

YMB 986J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 29 July 1971.

Is YMB 986J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMB 986J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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