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PCL 346M

1971 Ford Capri

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,743 mi
Last recorded33,743 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCL 346M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 33,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 33,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers hitting eachother

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 33,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 33,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 32,766 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 32,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 32,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,223 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s door slightly rusty bottom edge

o/s door slightly rusty bottom edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,223 miles

Battery insecure

n/s door slightly rusty bottom edge

o/s door slightly rusty bottom edge

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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PCL 346M is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 48,638 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 PCL 346M, 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 55 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PCL 346M registered?

PCL 346M is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PCL 346M safe to buy?

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