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OEP 99L

1973 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,655 mi
Last recorded1,655 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEP 99L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 1,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,831 miles

Offside rear exhaust rubber broken, exhaust still secure

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,693 miles

Coolant leak serious leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,693 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak serious leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,100 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,093 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,366 miles

both bumpers missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both bumpers missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,083 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 93,074 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,987 miles

Crack in windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,987 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,530 miles

Crack in front screen but out side zone "A"

Pass 14 May 2007 92,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,454 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

slight play in streeing rack joints

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 16 May 2006 91,454 miles

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

slight play in streeing rack joints

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre right on legial limit

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

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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OEP 99L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEP 99L, 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.

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What year was OEP 99L registered?

OEP 99L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OEP 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEP 99L shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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