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LMG 579K

1972 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,073 mi
Last recorded1,073 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMG 579K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 1,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 552 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel fouling prop shaft (3.1.6c)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,875 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,758 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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LMG 579K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LMG 579K, 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 LMG 579K registered?

LMG 579K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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