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PEL 611M

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,111 mi
Last recorded28,111 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 611M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 28,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,271 miles

n/s/f cross member corroded near suspention mount

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 26,753 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,406 miles

Nearside and offside front antiroll bar bushes showing light cracking

No hazard warning lamps fitted or required

No rear fog light fitted or required

No rear seat belts fitted or required

Vehicle battery insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2013 26,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front antiroll bar bushes showing light cracking

No hazard warning lamps fitted or required

No rear fog light fitted or required

No rear seat belts fitted or required

Vehicle battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,804 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Bushes Perishing

No Hazzard Lights Required Or Fitted

No Rear Fog Lamp Not Required Or Working

No Rear Seat Belts Required Or Fitted

Noise From Auomatic Gearbox On Idle

Fail 9 Oct 2010 24,676 miles

Corrosion formeing by near side front shock.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Speedo cable rubbing lower steerin colume bush.

Under side of vehicle heavely under sealed.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,676 miles

Corrosion formeing by near side front shock.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Speedo cable rubbing lower steerin colume bush.

Under side of vehicle heavely under sealed.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,914 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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PEL 611M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 611M, 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 611M registered?

PEL 611M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 February 1974.

Is PEL 611M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 611M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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