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L23 UPW

1994 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,451 mi
Last recorded50,451 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 UPW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,210 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,210 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,703 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,694 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,885 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 39,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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L23 UPW is a 1994 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 UPW, 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 32 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 UPW registered?

L23 UPW is a 1994 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L23 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 UPW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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