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OCG 471L

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,993 mi
Last recorded47,993 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 471L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 47,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable wheel on axle siezed

Pass 26 Jul 2012 476,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,626 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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OCG 471L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 OCG 471L, 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 53 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 OCG 471L registered?

OCG 471L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is OCG 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCG 471L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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