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RUE 350M

1974 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 350M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 67,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,718 miles

suspension bushes perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,718 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

reverse light switch broken

suspension bushes perished

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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RUE 350M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 RUE 350M, 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 52 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 RUE 350M registered?

RUE 350M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is RUE 350M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 350M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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