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RFE 3K

1972 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFE 3K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,045 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,949 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,548 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 61,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,026 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,026 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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RFE 3K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 RFE 3K, 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 54 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 RFE 3K registered?

RFE 3K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is RFE 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFE 3K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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