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PTW 473M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTW 473M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 62,168 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 62,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,931 miles

O/s indicator side repeater lamp not working

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s indicator side repeater lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,552 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,876 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,876 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 57,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 56,998 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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PTW 473M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PTW 473M, 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 PTW 473M registered?

PTW 473M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 April 1974.

Is PTW 473M safe to buy?

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