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PUB 285P

1976 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,067 mi
Last recorded8,067 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUB 285P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 8,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,961 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

drivers footwell corroded

front valance corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 7,961 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod/rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running along axle (3.6.B.2c)

drivers footwell corroded

front valance corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 7,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front valance corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,831 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 6,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,505 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 6,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,751 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 5,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,248 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,432 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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PUB 285P is a 1976 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 PUB 285P, 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 50 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUB 285P registered?

PUB 285P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 July 1976.

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