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JPG 130K

1972 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 130K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 82,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,510 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp beam image becoming weak.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,031 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,029 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill panel corroded within 30 cm of passenger seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill corroded within 30 cm of driver seat mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger forward corroded / badly repaired. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Underbody condition is not that good due to corrosion which is ongoing.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,545 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,042 miles

steering column has slight play inn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

play in nearside steering rack

play in off side front wheelbearing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,631 miles

both of the front wheel bearings have slight play in

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,492 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres perished on inside sidewalls.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 50,157 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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JPG 130K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JPG 130K, 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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JPG 130K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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