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RMK 444L

1973 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

30,267 mi
Last recorded30,267 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 444L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,980 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,703 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 29,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 29,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 28,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 28,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 28,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 28,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 28,239 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 28,169 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 28,062 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,956 miles

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,809 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,318 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 27,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RMK 444L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RMK 444L, 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.

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What year was RMK 444L registered?

RMK 444L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 January 1973.

Is RMK 444L safe to buy?

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