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FHE 775L

1972 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,220 mi
Last recorded61,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHE 775L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,807 miles

offside rear and front tyres cracking slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear and front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 59,221 miles

bolt loose exhaust bracket to gearbox

tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,995 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,990 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,613 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 58,611 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FHE 775L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FHE 775L, 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 FHE 775L?

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What year was FHE 775L registered?

FHE 775L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FHE 775L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHE 775L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHE 775L have outstanding finance?

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