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MDT 173P

1976 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,062 mi
Last recorded35,062 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 173P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,650 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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MDT 173P is a 1976 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDT 173P, 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 MDT 173P registered?

MDT 173P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is MDT 173P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDT 173P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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