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PAW 298M

1974 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 298M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 50,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,416 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,317 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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PAW 298M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PAW 298M, 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 PAW 298M registered?

PAW 298M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PAW 298M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAW 298M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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