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EJG 770L

1972 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJG 770L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 52,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,867 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,423 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,141 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,494 miles

both front top strut bearings sticking

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on front lower cross member

corrosion on nearside rear inner wheelarch

corrosion on offside inner door sill

nearside front inner steering rack ball joint excessively worn(STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,494 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on front chassis rails

brake fluid level low

both front top strut bearings sticking

both outer sills corroded

corrosion on front lower cross member

corrosion on nearside rear inner wheelarch

corrosion on offside inner door sill

nearside front inner steering rack ball joint excessively worn(STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 34,930 miles

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

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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EJG 770L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJG 770L, 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.

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What year was EJG 770L registered?

EJG 770L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 November 1972.

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