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OUF 987M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 987M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on near side front wing at bottom

exhaust in very poor condition badly corroded exhaust sealent every where

near side front off side front off side rear chassis has been welded but untidy

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on near side front wing at bottom

near side front off side front off side rear chassis has been welded but untidy

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,868 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,868 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,793 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside front chassie

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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OUF 987M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OUF 987M, 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.

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What year was OUF 987M registered?

OUF 987M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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