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PBP 744M

1973 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 744M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,766 miles

both front coil springs moving in cup

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 58,764 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 58,759 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 58,434 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 58,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,948 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 52,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 51,353 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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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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What year was PBP 744M registered?

PBP 744M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 December 1973.

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