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SDA 10L

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3090cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,374 mi
Last recorded69,374 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDA 10L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,090cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,091 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,430 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,410 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,036 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,000 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F 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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SDA 10L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,090cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDA 10L, 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 SDA 10L registered?

SDA 10L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SDA 10L safe to buy?

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