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PYA 755L

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 755L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 49,890 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres 36 years old. rear tyres 22 years old.

Fail 27 Aug 2026 49,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,137 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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PYA 755L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYA 755L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYA 755L registered?

PYA 755L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is PYA 755L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 755L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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