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SCO 894L

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 894L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 79,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush getting soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush getting soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 77,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush getting soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush getting soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 77,202 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 77,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2016 76,771 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on tread edge

steering rack has slight vertical play on near side and off side

Fail 9 May 2016 76,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement perished due to fuel leak (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking above rear axle (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on tread edge

steering rack has slight vertical play on near side and off side

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,177 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,173 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine misfires

excess corrosion to nearside outer sill outside prescribed areas

front brake imbalance on limit

offside front footwell excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front outer wingbroken away at lower end

Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,463 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

excess corrosion to nearside outer sill outside prescribed areas

offside front footwell excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front outer wingbroken away at lower end

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

corrosion to both outer sills outside prescribed areas

some wear rear axle stabiliser bar bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

corrosion to both outer sills outside prescribed areas

some wear rear axle stabiliser bar bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,859 miles

offside rear brake fluctuation & imbalance close to limit

some corrosion in various places outside prescribed areas

some play in offside front wheel bearing

some play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear brake fluctuation & imbalance close to limit

some corrosion in various places outside prescribed areas

some play in offside front wheel bearing

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,151 miles

n/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

slight exhaust blow centre section connection joint

Fail 25 Sep 2008 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f tca washer corroded away but no excessive movement

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

slight exhaust blow centre section connection joint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,961 miles

fuel pipe in engine bay poor condition,offside rear tyre sidewall & tread starting to crack.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 68,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyres tread & sidewall starting to crack, fuel pipe in engine bay poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,245 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,222 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow exhaust system,slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 64,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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SCO 894L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SCO 894L, 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.

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SCO 894L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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