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LYD 148L

1972 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,852 mi
Last recorded54,852 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 148L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,852 miles

body rusty in places

Offside Front brake has slight bind

both front inner wings near A post very rusty and holed

various engine and drive line oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,837 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,469 miles

general corrosion

general oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

general oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle tramp bar rubbers starting to perish

both washers weak

fuel filler cap rubber starting to perish

gearbox oil leak

oil weep from rack on n/s

rear axle oil leak

slight flutuation on rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,073 miles

both rear axle anti-tramp bar rubbers starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

center exhaust hangers starting to perish

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear axle

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,452 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f hub slight play

rear suspension bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,920 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,417 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,412 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,598 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 51,590 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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LYD 148L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 1,600cc 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 LYD 148L, 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 LYD 148L registered?

LYD 148L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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