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BPK 392H

1970 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 392H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,409 miles

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

Note gearbox mounting soaked in oil starting to break up.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,831 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 73,828 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,016 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,971 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both outer sills poorly welded to lower lips

front valance heavily corroded

nearside front anti-rollbar in track control arm starting to split and perish

offside steeringrack gaiter poorly fitted

oil leak

rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish and split

slight blue smoke

slight handbrake travel

slight movment in nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to both centre floors

surface corrosion to both front inner wings

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

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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BPK 392H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 BPK 392H, 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 56 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 BPK 392H registered?

BPK 392H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is BPK 392H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPK 392H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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