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NEC 308P

1976 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 308P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,493 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 49,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 48,910 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s front brake calper slight binding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,207 miles

o/s front brake starting to sease up

Pass 2 May 2007 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Apr 2007 489,966 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rack

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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NEC 308P is a 1976 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NEC 308P, 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

How do I check the history of NEC 308P?

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What year was NEC 308P registered?

NEC 308P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is NEC 308P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEC 308P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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