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MAY 521P

1976 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAY 521P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,852 miles

DIFF OIL SEAL LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES 165/80/13

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISIBLE (1.7.5a)

Offside DOOR MIRROR INSECURE BUT STILL HAS VISIBLE REAR VIEW

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,845 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shocker (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,382 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind nsr brake,suspect h/brake rod

slight play os rack,suspect spindle,reqs att

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,781 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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MAY 521P is a 1976 Ford Capri in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAY 521P, 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 50 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 MAY 521P registered?

MAY 521P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1976.

Is MAY 521P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAY 521P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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