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LYM 992K

1972 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 992K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,781 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front valance corroded

nearside floors corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside floors corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 87,209 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 87,209 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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LYM 992K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LYM 992K, 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 LYM 992K registered?

LYM 992K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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