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JAA 526L

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,606 mi
Last recorded73,606 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 526L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,606 miles

both headlamp images becoming hazy

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake imbalance at 29% max 30 % rear brakes may require service ,, park brake may require sdjustment

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,785 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 83,185 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,868 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,951 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 30,951 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JAA 526L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAA 526L, 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 JAA 526L registered?

JAA 526L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JAA 526L safe to buy?

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