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8840 PH

1963 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8840 PH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in n/s steering idler.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 500,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,830 miles

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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8840 PH is a 1963 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8840 PH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8840 PH registered?

8840 PH is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 June 1963.

Is 8840 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8840 PH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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