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NVB 4L

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,906 mi
Last recorded55,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVB 4L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,906 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,670 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car (floor,chassis,suspension points)

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,174 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,642 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car (floor and chassis)

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,132 miles

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,836 miles

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 51,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 51,335 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,575 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 50,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all of vehicle had a lot of weilding

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,762 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE HEAVILY WELDED,GENERAL CORROSION.

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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NVB 4L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVB 4L, 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

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What year was NVB 4L registered?

NVB 4L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is NVB 4L safe to buy?

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