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HLR 773K

1971 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,969 mi
Last recorded42,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 773K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,969 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hole in offside inner wing

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner sill slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 13,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,137 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 9,791 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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HLR 773K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 48,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLR 773K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLR 773K registered?

HLR 773K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is HLR 773K safe to buy?

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