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PEW 968M

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

732 mi
Last recorded732 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEW 968M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,585 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 98,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,577 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / box section around rear spring mounting point (forward most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre hitting spring / mounting (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator obscured due to bumper

Play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,287 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PEW 968M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PEW 968M, 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 PEW 968M registered?

PEW 968M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is PEW 968M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEW 968M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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