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NEV 866P

1976 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,136 mi
Last recorded24,136 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 866P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 24,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 23,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 23,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,766 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 21,484 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,824 miles

front and rear anti roll bar locking bolt/nuts missing

rear spring shackle locking bolts missing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front and rear anti roll bar locking bolt/nuts missing

rear spring shackle locking bolts missing

throttle sticking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,872 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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NEV 866P is a 1976 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEV 866P, 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 NEV 866P registered?

NEV 866P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is NEV 866P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEV 866P shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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