1981 Ford Mustang 3.3L Petrol · PPR 129W
1981 Ford Mustang (3.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 1981. Recorded mileage 26,589 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2022. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PPR 129W Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 26,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PPR 129W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Mustang (PPR 129W) between April 2010 and October 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
PPR 129W Mileage History
- 01/04/201019,601 mi
- 15/04/201019,618 mi+17 mi
- 21/04/201019,618 mi
- 12/04/201121,514 mi+1,896 mi
- 12/06/201722,401 mi+887 mi
- 08/06/201823,453 mi+1,052 mi
- 24/06/201924,420 mi+967 mi
- 17/10/202024,900 mi+480 mi
- 17/10/202024,900 mi
- 13/10/202126,589 mi+1,689 mi
Average of roughly 606 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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