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NOO 917M

1974 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

6,560 mi
Last recorded6,560 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOO 917M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 6,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 5,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 5,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 5,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 4,723 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 4,723 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 3,668 miles

slight weeping from steering rack slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2016 2,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 2,630 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 2,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 2,630 miles

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing at front and rear

floorpan showing corrosion on o/s and n/s front

front cross member/valence corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 2,630 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing at front and rear

floorpan showing corrosion on o/s and n/s front

front cross member/valence corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 2,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 99,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,735 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 96,681 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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NOO 917M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 NOO 917M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOO 917M registered?

NOO 917M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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