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831 DLR

1962 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1962 Ford Capri42,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 DLR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 50,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 50,366 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2007 50,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs corrided

fuel pipes to tank badly corrided

fuel tank badly corrided

Fail 24 May 2007 50,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 50,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs corrided

fuel pipes to tank badly corrided

fuel tank badly corrided

slight movement in steering box shaft

Fail 8 May 2007 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs corrided

fuel pipes to tank badly corrided

fuel tank badly corrided

Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,611 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight play in steering box pinion

Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

slight play at steering box pinion

Fail 26 May 2006 49,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering box pinnion

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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831 DLR is a 1962 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 831 DLR, 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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What year was 831 DLR registered?

831 DLR is a 1962 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1962.

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