1982 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · ABW 708X
1982 Ford Mustang (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 36,773 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ABW 708X Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 36,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ABW 708X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Ford Mustang (ABW 708X) between March 2020 and August 2022.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
ABW 708X Mileage History
- 26/03/202034,300 mi
- 02/06/202134,482 mi+182 mi
- 09/08/202236,773 mi+2,291 mi
Average of roughly 1,043 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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