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MBE 490R

1976 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,773 mi
Last recorded50,773 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBE 490R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 50,773 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,773 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,753 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion !!!

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,722 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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MBE 490R is a 1976 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MBE 490R, 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 MBE 490R registered?

MBE 490R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is MBE 490R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBE 490R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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