MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front coil springs moving in cup
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front coil springs moving in cup
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake application uneven Both (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose All wheel nuts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Both front coil springs moving in cups
Early corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Early corrosion to both rear floorings
Early corrosion to offside front flooring
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre been driven on flat
general rust on underside, some looks to have been welded from inside, some covered with underseal or filler. May require attention soon.
hand brake close to limits of reserve travel
new weld repairs covered in GRP-filler?
non standard exhausts fitted
o/s/f tyre looks to have been rubbing on inner sidewall
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy
o/s/f wheel rim damaged
tyre size different front to rear
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general rust on underside, some looks to have been welded from inside, some covered with underseal or filler. May require attention soon.
non standard exhausts fitted
o/s/f tyre looks to have been rubbing on inner sidewall
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy
o/s/f wheel rim damaged
tyre size different front to rear
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to floorpans and chassis
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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PBP 744M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 PBP 744M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PBP 744M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 December 1973.
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