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NKX 214L

1972 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,001 mi
Last recorded42,001 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 214L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 38,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,162 miles

exhaust leaking from joints and modified

nearside headlamp pattern is poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,108 miles

front shock absorbers are soft

knock in steering rack

slight leak from exhaust system

slight play at steering rack mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,008 miles

nearside headlamp pattern is poor

slight exhaust leaks

slight movement at offside front steering rack mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,966 miles

nearside steering rack mount bush is worn

offside rear brake is tight

rear tyre treads are cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,850 miles

movement in steering rack mounts

nearside wiper blade is poor

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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NKX 214L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NKX 214L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NKX 214L?

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What year was NKX 214L registered?

NKX 214L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is NKX 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKX 214L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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