MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
dash lights dim
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
dash lights dim
front number plate damaged
front wheel bearing slight play
offside front wing not fully welded into position
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front wing not fully welded into position
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fluid on n/s/r brake back plate
rear axle leaking
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PEL 221M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 PEL 221M, 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.
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What year was PEL 221M registered?
PEL 221M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 February 1974.
Is PEL 221M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PEL 221M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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