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OBA 613P

1976 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,487 mi
Last recorded16,487 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 613P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 16,487 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 164,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OBA 613P is a 1976 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBA 613P, 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.

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OBA 613P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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