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OLH 780L

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLH 780L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,403 miles

N/s/f floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Innerwing (2.4.A.3)

N/s/f floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 85,897 miles

Exhaust boxes sealed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OLH 780L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLH 780L, 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 OLH 780L registered?

OLH 780L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is OLH 780L safe to buy?

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