MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal low
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
vin as printed in v5c is incorrect
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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