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EKT 979L

1972 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,117 mi
Last recorded74,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 979L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 74,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 74,012 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 73,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 72,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013
Fail 1 Jun 2013

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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EKT 979L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EKT 979L, 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 EKT 979L?

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What year was EKT 979L registered?

EKT 979L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKT 979L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKT 979L shows 12 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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