CarVerify

Free Car Check

OVV 624M

1974 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,546 mi
Last recorded70,546 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 624M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,405 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,216 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,037 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior very dusty ;)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,078 miles

vehilce chasis under sealed all over

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre deflated

vehicle chasis under sealed all over

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,067 miles

SEAT BELTS--PRE 87 CONDITIONS APPLY †HAZARDS--PRE APRIL 87 CONDITIONS APPLY †REAR FOG--PRE-APRIL CONDITIONS APPLY †--NEARSIDE OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION †EMMISSIONS--PRE AUGUST 1975 CONDITIONS APPLY † † † † † † † †

Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SEAT BELTS--PRE 87 CONDITIONS APPLY †HAZARDS--PRE APRIL 87 CONDITIONS APPLY †REAR FOG--PRE-APRIL CONDITIONS APPLY †--NEARSIDE OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION †EMMISSIONS--PRE AUGUST 1975 CONDITIONS APPLY † † † † † † † †

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OVV 624M is a 1974 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OVV 624M, 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

How do I check the history of OVV 624M?

You can check the full history of OVV 624M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OVV 624M registered?

OVV 624M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is OVV 624M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVV 624M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVV 624M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OVV 624M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.