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ONJ 131M

1973 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,018 mi
Last recorded15,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONJ 131M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 15,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 14,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 13,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,025 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,936 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ONJ 131M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONJ 131M, 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 ONJ 131M registered?

ONJ 131M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is ONJ 131M safe to buy?

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