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556 RCV

1963 Ford Capri

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 RCV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,206 miles

Oil leak

advisery; long travel on foot brake pedal

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,980 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside coated with underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside coated with underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,899 miles

underside coated with underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,898 miles

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

underside coated with underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,477 miles

underside coated with underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside coated with underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,888 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,142 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

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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556 RCV is a 1963 Ford Capri in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 556 RCV, 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 556 RCV registered?

556 RCV is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 February 1963.

Is 556 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 RCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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