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PFV 688M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,627 mi
Last recorded20,627 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 688M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 20,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 19,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 18,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 16,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake inballance off 25%

Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,326 miles

exhaust slightly blowing on down pipe

Pass 28 May 2012 13,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 107,334 miles

freshly undersealed ,all under body areas

o/s and n/s front lower tie rod rubbers split

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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PFV 688M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFV 688M, 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 PFV 688M registered?

PFV 688M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 July 1974.

Is PFV 688M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 688M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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