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DOV 765K

1972 Ford Capri

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOV 765K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,155 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front floor to sill corroding

Pass 26 May 2011 82,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DOV 765K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DOV 765K, 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

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What year was DOV 765K registered?

DOV 765K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is DOV 765K safe to buy?

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