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BBK 244M

1974 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,636 mi
Last recorded36,636 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 244M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,636 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear shock absorbers grouncy when lifting and dropping

chassis corroded throughout underside

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded in various spots

offside front brake pipe corroded in various spots

offside rear brake judders in roller test

rear brake hose damp

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in both inner steering arms

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,514 miles

blows from exhaust joints

corosion to o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,389 miles

blows from exhaust joints

corosion to n/s/f / o/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes

horn seems a little quiet

oil leak starting to contaminate o/s/f suspension and steering components

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriate

some binding to rear wheels when rotated

some distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

some play in/ n/and o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

corrosion to offside front floor pan/sill area at previous weld repair

engine oil leaks

evidence of brake fluid staining under brake fluid reservoir

horn quieter than usual

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,115 miles

both front washers becoming poor

exh blowing at centre section joine

exh blowing at rear box joine

n/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/r brake pipe to w/cyl rusty

o/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

slight brake binding felt when spinning n/s/f wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,936 miles

blows from exhaust joints

corosion to front metal brake pipes

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

engine oil leak starting to contaminate steering components

tail gate struts weak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,936 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

blows from exhaust joints

corosion to front metal brake pipes

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

engine oil leak starting to contaminate steering components

tail gate struts weak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,757 miles

blows from exhaust joints

engine oil leak starting to contaminate steering rack

front metal brake pipes from calipers to flexi hoses starting to corode

high handbrake travel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake comes up high

oil leak

slight exhaust gas leak from centre and rear joints

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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BBK 244M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 BBK 244M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBK 244M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 July 1974.

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