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280 FLW

1963 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 FLW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,007 miles

Brake pedal low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,320 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,638 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,637 miles

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,529 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,111 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 91,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,405 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 89,837 miles

vin as printed in v5c is incorrect

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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280 FLW is a 1963 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1963 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,235 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 Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 280 FLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 63 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 280 FLW registered?

280 FLW is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1963.

Is 280 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 FLW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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