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OMJ 808M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,014 mi
Last recorded30,014 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMJ 808M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 30,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 29,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welding repairs to front inner arches/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welding repairs to rear parts of inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 1 May 2019 27,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,515 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

old age cracks apearing in n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,515 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

old age cracks apearing in n/s/f tyre

rust corrision in o/s/f floor pan but not in prescript area

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,428 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

long travel to footbrake

no hazzards fitted

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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OMJ 808M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 OMJ 808M, 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 52 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 OMJ 808M registered?

OMJ 808M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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