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OFA 738M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFA 738M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underneath vehicle wax oiled before test

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,095 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underbody seal

Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,088 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underbody seal

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight binding both front wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,791 miles

O/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & low on pressure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,429 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2005 79,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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OFA 738M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFA 738M, 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

How do I check the history of OFA 738M?

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What year was OFA 738M registered?

OFA 738M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is OFA 738M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFA 738M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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