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333 UXU

1962 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,617 mi
Last recorded45,617 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1962 Ford Capri42,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 UXU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,229 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 43,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from carburetter (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,257 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 39,365 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight oil; leak from steering box

Pass 31 May 2013 37,793 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaking from rear hub seals

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 May 2012 37,169 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering box mountings

Fail 16 May 2012 37,148 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering box mountings

Pass 27 May 2011 35,472 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 May 2011 35,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,807 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,856 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 32,856 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 31,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 30,413 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 29,626 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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333 UXU is a 1962 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1962 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 42,115 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 333 UXU, 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 64 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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333 UXU is a 1962 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1962.

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