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RKL 273R

1976 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,660 mi
Last recorded61,660 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 273R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,660 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 61,257 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering rack has slight seepage

water condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 10 May 2018 58,857 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,629 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both arms, nearside worse (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,955 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated strong advisory (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends covers (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 53,982 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,556 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,544 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 49,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 42,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,807 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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RKL 273R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RKL 273R, 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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RKL 273R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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