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PRX 886M

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 886M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,115 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,115 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,045 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,045 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,809 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 52,809 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,778 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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PRX 886M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 PRX 886M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRX 886M registered?

PRX 886M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 September 1973.

Is PRX 886M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRX 886M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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