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LVO 250K

1972 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 250K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 77,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,385 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,396 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.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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LVO 250K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVO 250K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVO 250K registered?

LVO 250K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is LVO 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVO 250K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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