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MYW 247L

1972 Ford Capri

Maroon Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYW 247L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing stiff/tight

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight due to stut top bearings? (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing stiff/tight

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension strut top bearing stiff/tight

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,994 miles

Offside Front strut bearing stiff

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,298 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf strut bearing alittle stiff

Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,295 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf strut bearing alittle stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 87,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 86,882 miles

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

horn difficult to operate

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 86,782 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,331 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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MYW 247L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Maroon with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MYW 247L, 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 MYW 247L registered?

MYW 247L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 December 1972.

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