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PBC 182R

1976 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,525 mi
Last recorded26,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBC 182R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,525 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked.

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked.

o/s/f outer tyre wall racked

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked.

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,473 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked.

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked.

o/s/f outer tyre wall racked

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked.

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 May 2006 26,456 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all 4 tyres surface cracking in side walls.

o/s front brake binding 50 kg.

unable to check o/s front wheel bearing due to brake bind.

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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PBC 182R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 PBC 182R, 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 50 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 PBC 182R registered?

PBC 182R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 August 1976.

Is PBC 182R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBC 182R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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