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PTT 547M

1974 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,070 mi
Last recorded12,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTT 547M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,070 miles

both front brake hoses damp and soft

minor leak on exhaust

offside rear brake backplate damp

play in steering rack offside

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2009 12,070 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake hoses damp and soft

minor leak on exhaust

offside rear brake backplate damp

play in steering rack offside

speedo cable hanging on exhaust

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings repaired

front valance rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2008 11,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings repaired

front valance rusty

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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PTT 547M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTT 547M, 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 PTT 547M registered?

PTT 547M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is PTT 547M safe to buy?

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