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OYM 385L

1972 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,647 mi
Last recorded33,647 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 385L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,441 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 31,441 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,923 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 12,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f floor pan coroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,416 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 6,346 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

BOTH OUTER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES DETERIOATED,NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT HAS PLAY HEADLAMPS JUST MAKE IMAGE.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,232 miles

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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OYM 385L is a 1972 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OYM 385L, 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 OYM 385L registered?

OYM 385L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is OYM 385L safe to buy?

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