MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front tyre starting to perish on tread edge
steering rack has slight vertical play on near side and off side
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
n/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas
o/s/r tyre in poor condition
slight exhaust blow centre section connection joint
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
fuel pipe in engine bay poor condition,offside rear tyre sidewall & tread starting to crack.
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.
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
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)
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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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