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BRU 526L

1972 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 526L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,179 miles

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

steering lock not locking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

steering lock not locking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,808 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,804 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,691 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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BRU 526L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 BRU 526L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRU 526L?

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What year was BRU 526L registered?

BRU 526L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is BRU 526L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 526L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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