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PVO 842M

1974 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,864 mi
Last recorded1,864 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVO 842M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 1,864 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 1,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 1,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 1,798 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 May 2015 1,360 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 314 miles

nearside rear outter side light bulb out

Fail 5 Jun 2013 314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outter side light bulb out

Fail 9 May 2013 312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative

oil leak from differential (front oil seal)

oil leak from engine (nearside)

oil leak from engine (offside)

oil leak from gearbox (rear)

parking brake cable chaffing on bodywork

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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PVO 842M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Silver with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PVO 842M, 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 PVO 842M registered?

PVO 842M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 March 1974.

Is PVO 842M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVO 842M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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