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ROY 535L

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,806 mi
Last recorded31,806 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 535L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2016 30,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,809 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cannot see brake pads clearly

slight judder nsf brake / imballance of 17%

Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cannot see brake pads clearly

slight judder nsf brake / imballance of 17%

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,069 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 55,061 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wheels / tyres very close to suspension legs

both outer sills corroded at front

offside front chassis corroded under drivers floor

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

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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ROY 535L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ROY 535L, 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

How do I check the history of ROY 535L?

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What year was ROY 535L registered?

ROY 535L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is ROY 535L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 535L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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