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PDO 236M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDO 236M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 88,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,385 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,347 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 88,324 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust poor

floor/bonnet grommets missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,319 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joints

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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PDO 236M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PDO 236M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDO 236M registered?

PDO 236M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PDO 236M safe to buy?

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